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title: "FRIED EGG SAMBAL RECIPE | EGGS IN MALAYSIAN SAMBAL SAUCE"
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date: 2009-04-28
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description: "Egg Sambal is typically a Malaysian dish but can be found in Indonesia too. I have tried it at various food stalls here in Singapore and always loved the tangy..."
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# FRIED EGG SAMBAL RECIPE | EGGS IN MALAYSIAN SAMBAL SAUCE

Egg Sambal is typically a Malaysian dish but can be found in Indonesia too. I have tried it at various food stalls here in Singapore and always loved the tangy flavour. It seemed like the perfect thing to make after we got back from tiring 3-day vacation in Bali. Yes, I know. We should've come back revived and all that but thanks to the heat, that really didn't happen. I did manage to shop a bit for handmade soap and aromatherapy stuff so no complaints! 

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Since I was really lazy to cook up anything, I didn't hardboil the eggs like they usually do for egg sambal. I fried them up and cut them into strips. The gravy used is very similar to the gravy base I made for [stir-fried tofu](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/03/stir-fried-tofu-with-beans-recipe.html). It made a great side-dish for a simple [vegetable rice](https://www.cookingandme.com/2007/10/simple-vegetable-rice.html). 

Fried Egg Sambal Recipe

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> Ingredients:
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> Eggs - 4
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> Tomato - 1, finely chopped
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> Onion - 1, finely chopped
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> Tomato paste / ketchup - 1 tbsp
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> Garlic - 3 pods, crushed
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> Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
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> Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
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> Coriander / malli / dhania powder - 1 tsp
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> Turmeric powder - a pinch
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> Oil - 2 tsp + 2 tsp
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> Salt - to taste
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> Spring onions - 2 stalks for garnish (optional)
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> How to Make Fried Egg Sambal
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> 1. Break the eggs into a bowl and mix well with salt. Pour onto a heated pan with 2 tsp oil and make a thick omelette. Once cooled a bit, cut into strips and keep aside. 
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> 2. In the same pan, add 2 tsp oil and add the onions and garlic. Fry lightly until the onions turn soft and transparent. Take care not to burn them by maintaining the heat at medium-low.
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> 3. Next, add the turmeric, coriander, chilli, salt and tamarind paste and fry for about a minute. Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes break down and the oil separates from the sauce. 
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> 4. Add the fried egg strips and mix well without breaking them too much. If the omelette is thick enough, the strips will hold their shape while mixing. Simmer for a minute or so, remove from fire, garnish wtih cilantro / spring onions and serve warm as a side to any rice dish or even roti. <!-- This website is optimized by Airlift. Learn more: https://airlift.net. Template:, Cached Timestamp: 2026-09-02 02:24:59 UTC -->