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    Boiled Egg Sambal: Malay-style Sambal Telur

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    What's not to love about the Malaysian classic Egg Sambal or Sambal Telur? You have boiled eggs, onions, tomatoes, garlic and meagre spices - and you have a winner!

    A bowl of Boiled Egg Sambal (Sambal Telur)

    If there ever was a recipe I could make in my sleep with one hand tied behind my back, then it has to be this Egg Sambal or Sambal Telur. So much so, that I've even felt confident enough to cook this in front of a live audience in the middle of DLF CyberHub a few years ago for an event hosted by the folks at Good HouseKeeping India magazine.

    You know how we all have that ONE back home from college meal (if you're bold enough to move out of your parents' home and go study some distance away, of course!) that we always request to have as soon as we walk through the door? For me, and honestly, still is today - it's a Malaysian-style fish curry called Asam Pedas. Well for Little Dude, we're pretty certain, it's going to be this Boiled Egg Sambal.

    I first made this Egg Sambal recipe, also known as Malaysian Sambal Telur, many years ago. I honestly don't remember how or when exactly it came to be, but I'm pretty sure that the fact that it takes mere minutes to get from pan-to-table-to-tummy is what sealed the deal for me. And top that with Little Dude lapping it up every time, and I had a winner on my hands! Since then, this has been his most requested meal and one that we have a few times a month.

    What's not to love? You have boiled eggs, onions, tomatoes, garlic and meagre spices - and you have a winner! I love serving Egg Sambal or Sambal Telur with plain steamed rice and side of sliced cucumbers when I've had a long day and want a quick respite at dinner time. Or jazz it up with some Dal added to the mix if you have another 10 extra minutes to spare. It's comforting and wholesome either way.

    A bowl of Boiled Egg Sambal (Sambal Telur)
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    Boiled Egg Sambal (Malay-style Sambal Telur)

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon light cooking oil
    • 2-3 large garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 1 medium onion  finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
    • salt to taste
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
    • 6 large boiled eggs peeled and cut in half length-wise

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a wide pan and saute garlic and onions till soft and lightly browned. Add in the spices, salt and tomato paste, and fry for a few seconds.
    • Add in chopped tomatoes and tamarind paste, and cook for 3-4 minutes till the tomatoes start to pulp and give out oil from the sides.
    • Slowly slide in the eggs, and carefully mix them with the tomato sauce to coat, without breaking the pieces. Allow to heat through for a few minutes and serve warm.

    I also have a similar version of this Egg Sambal or Sambal Telur recipe made with Fried Eggs.

    If you enjoyed this recipe, you will surely love my Shrimp Sambal, Masala Egg Bhurji and Simple Egg Curry recipe as well.

    You can find the web story to this Boiled Egg Sambal recipe here. To watch more of my other recipe web stories, click here.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a Comment and let me know, also Rate it by clicking the number of stars on the recipe card. Want to share your version with me? Tag me on Instagram @hookedonheat

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    1. Lucy jackson says

      November 13, 2021 at 11:15 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! I’ve never tried egg sambal but it looks really flavorful! Definitely I want to try it! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Karishma says

      September 28, 2021 at 2:26 am

      Hi looks delicious. I do not have tamarind on hand, what can I substitute it with? Will lemon juice work? Thank you

      Reply
      • Meena says

        October 06, 2021 at 9:26 am

        Hi Karishma! You could sprinkle some fresh lemon towards the end, but just know that it won't taste exactly how it's supposed to with tamarind. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    3. Colleen says

      May 02, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      I've never seen anything like this. It looks so delicious, and I love the simplicity and the spice. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    4. Marie Porter says

      April 29, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, this looks amazing. I'm definitely going to give it a try!

      Reply
    5. Sabrina says

      April 28, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious spice mix in the sauce! I love this as a quick and healthy meal and for my curry fix. Great recipe, thanks!

      Reply

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