Indonesian Telor Ceplok Kecap
Around the World in 80 Eggs, day 17
Telor ceplok kecap literally translates to "fried egg with sweet soy sauce" in Indonesia, is a deceptively simple dish that bursts with complimentary flavours. Imagine a perfectly crisp fried egg with a golden glistening yolk, served in a rich and flavourful sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). This dish is a staple in Indonesian households and a popular street food find, enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or even a quick dinner.
This dish is a staple in Indonesian households and a popular street food find, and is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in several ways. I've tried all of them hehe.
- On its own: As a simple and comforting breakfast or lunch.
- With rice: Served over fluffy white rice for a more substantial meal.
- With noodles: Paired with fried rice or noodles for a heartier option.
- With sambal oelek: For those who enjoy a kick of spice, a dollop of sambal oelek (Indonesian chili paste) adds a fiery touch.
- Fusion: I've also put it on freshly made sourdough and I wholeheartedly LOVED it that way too. The sauce was soaked into the bread and my god...
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About this recipe..
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 3 tbsp kecap manis, Indonesian sweetened soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (not entirely sure if this is authentic but it was delicious!)
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- Handful of spring onions, finely chopped
- Chilli flakes & chilli oil, to serve (optional)
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together kecap manis, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set the sauce aside for later.
- In a large pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped garlic and spring onions, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Crack the eggs directly into the pan with the garlic and onions. Let the eggs cook for 2-3 minutes, until the whites are mostly set.
- Gently flip the eggs, then pour the prepared sauce mixture over them. Turn off the heat and allow the residual warmth to finish cooking the eggs, letting them soak up all the rich flavours.
- Serve the stir-fried eggs over steamed rice. For an extra kick, drizzle with chilli oil or sprinkle with chilli flakes before enjoying.
Video demonstration
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