Brilio.net - Breaking the fast is the most anticipated moment after a day of holding back hunger and thirst. In addition to refreshing drinks, savory soup dishes are also very suitable for restoring body energy. One ingredient that is easy to process and always available in the kitchen is eggs.
Eggs can be cooked in various ways, from boiled, fried, to steamed, then combined with spices and rich sauces. Not only practical, egg-based menus are also cheap, high in protein, and still filling.
Here are 7 recipes for spiced and soupy eggs that can be used as a home-cooked iftar menu as summarized by BrilioFood from various sources.
1. Balado eggs with gravyThe combination of spicy and savory flavors in balado sauce increases your appetite after fasting all day.
Material:
- 5 boiled eggs
- 3 large red chilies
- 5 red cayenne peppers (to taste)
- 3 cloves of shallots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp brown sugar, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- tsp stock powder
- 200 ml water
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
How to make:
1. Boil the eggs until cooked, peel the shells, then fry briefly until the shells are brown.
2. Puree the red chilies, cayenne peppers, shallots and garlic.
3. Saute the ground spices until fragrant, then add water, brown sugar, salt, and stock powder.
4. Add the boiled eggs, stir well, and cook until the spices are absorbed.
5. Serve with warm rice.
illustration photo: Instagram/@yuni_dareka
The sweet and savory taste of semur is always a favorite, especially with the addition of chewy and delicious quail eggs.
Material:
- 10 quail eggs, boiled and peeled
- 3 cloves of shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- tsp pepper powder
- tsp salt
- tsp stock powder
- tsp nutmeg powder
- 300 ml water
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 2 bay leaves
- Oil for frying
How to make:
1. Saute the shallots and garlic until fragrant.
2. Add lemongrass and bay leaves, stir well.
3. Add sweet soy sauce, salt, pepper powder, stock powder, and nutmeg powder.
4. Pour in water, stir well, then add the quail eggs.
5. Cook until the sauce thickens and the spices are absorbed.
6. Serve warm with white rice.
illustration photo: Instagram/@afri_ajja
This fried egg with savory and slightly spicy coconut milk sauce is perfect as a filling side dish to break the fast.
Material:
- 4 eggs, fried
- 200 ml medium coconut milk
- 2 lime leaves
- 1 stalk of lemongrass, crushed
- tsp salt
- tsp brown sugar
- tsp stock powder
Ground spices:
- 3 shallots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3 large red chilies
- 1 cm turmeric
How to make:
1. Saute the ground spices until fragrant, add the lime leaves and lemongrass.
2. Pour in the coconut milk, stir slowly so it doesn't curdle.
3. Add salt, brown sugar, and stock powder, then stir well.
4. Add the fried egg, leave for a few minutes until the spices are absorbed.
5. Serve with warm rice.
The sweet and savory taste of baceman makes this egg suitable for a light iftar menu.
Material:
- 5 boiled eggs
- 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar, grated
- 1 stalk of lemongrass, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 500 ml coconut water
- tsp salt
- tsp stock powder
How to make:
1. Put all the ingredients into the pan.
2. Cook over low heat until the water reduces and the spices are absorbed.
3. Serve with warm rice and fresh vegetables.
This egg soup with tomato sauce is fresh and rich in flavor, perfect for breaking the fast.
Material:
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- tsp salt
- tsp pepper powder
- tsp stock powder
- 1 stalk of spring onion, sliced
How to make:
1. Saute the garlic until fragrant, then add the tomatoes.
2. Pour in the chicken stock, cook until the tomatoes are crushed.
3. Add salt, pepper, and stock powder.
4. Reduce the heat, then pour in the beaten eggs little by little while stirring slowly.
5. Add spring onions and serve warm.
This egg curry with coconut milk and special spices makes the breaking of the fast menu more special.
Material:
- 5 boiled eggs
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 stalk of lemongrass, crushed
- 2 lime leaves
- tsp salt
- tsp sugar
- tsp stock powder
Ground spices:
- 3 cloves of shallots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp curry powder
- cm ginger
How to make:
1. Saute the ground spices until fragrant, add the lime leaves and lemongrass.
2. Pour in the coconut milk, stir gently.
3. Add salt, sugar, and stock powder.
4. Add the eggs, cook until the spices are absorbed.
5. Serve warm.
This rolled omelette with sweet and spicy sauce provides a different sensation for the breaking of the fast menu.
Material:
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 stalk of spring onion, sliced
- tsp salt
Sauce ingredients:
- 2 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 200 ml water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
How to make:
1. Make a thin omelette, roll it up, then cut it into pieces.
2. Mix all the sauce ingredients, cook until boiling.
3. Add the rolled egg, mix well, and serve.
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