Dessert for 3
Son-in-Law Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs fry until golden, then simmer briefly in a sweet, tangy tamarind and chili sauce.
$0.84per serving $
20 minstart to table
3servings
Ingredients
- vegetable oil (optional)
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 9 dried chilies
- 1 shallot
- cilantro (optional)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp sriracha/chili sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp corn starch
Steps
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the hard-boiled eggs for 6 minutes, turning them until golden.
- Fry the dried chilies and shallot in the same skillet for 2 minutes.
- Simmer the sugar, tamarind paste, chili sauce, salt, soy sauce, and water in a saucepan for 4 minutes.
- Stir the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, add it to the sauce, and cook for 2 minutes until thick.
- Pour the sauce over the eggs and top with the fried chilies and shallot.
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