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Main course · Malaysian

Telur Masak Merah (Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

30 min Serves 4 ~£5.00 (£1.25/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freeVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 4 shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 fresh red chillies
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 300 ml vegetable oil for frying

Method

  1. 1

    Heat 3cm of vegetable oil in a small pan and fry the whole peeled eggs for 2-3 minutes, turning, until blistered and golden. Drain and halve.

  2. 2

    Blend the shallots, garlic and red chillies to a paste.

  3. 3

    Fry the paste in 2 tablespoons of the frying oil for 5 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato ketchup, bring to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Add the fried eggs and turn gently in the sauce to warm through.

  6. 6

    Serve with steamed rice.

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