Gulai Telur

Name: Gulai Telur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 large eggs, hard boiled, peeled and halved; 1 onions, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp galangal paste; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 4 kaffir lime leaves; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 2 tsp palm sugar

Spiced egg curry with turmeric, galangal, and coconut milk. Creamy, aromatic, and deeply comforting. A vegetarian staple of Indonesian cooking.

40 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

8 large eggs, hard boiled, peeled and halved
1 onions, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp galangal paste
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup vegetable broth
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
4 kaffir lime leaves
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp palm sugar

Instructions

1

In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp coconut oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onions, 6 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
2

Stir in 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 2 tbsp galangal paste. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
3

Pour in 2 cups coconut milk and 1 cup vegetable broth. Add 2 bruised lemongrass stalks and 4 kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a simmer.
4

Gently add 8 peeled and halved large eggs, hard boiled to the simmering liquid. Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 2 tsp palm sugar.
5

Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring gently occasionally. The curry should be fragrant and rich.
6

Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove lemongrass stalks. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Questions

How long does Gulai Telur keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Gulai Telur?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Nasi Kuning side
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