Asia:
East Timor:
East Timorese Balado (Fried Hard Boiled Egg Dipped in a Spicy Chili Paste, called Ai-Manas)
INGREDIENTS:
8 hard-boiled eggs
oil for deep frying
FOR THE CHILI PASTE Ai-Manas:
1/4 lb fresh thai chilies or whatever chili you like I used fresno
2 shallots minced
4 garlic cloves minced
Thai basil one big sprig
ginger fresh about 2 inches, grated
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Lemon zest
salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Peel the hard-boiled eggs
Heat the oil to medium high, deep fry the eggs until they turn brown
Drain on paper towel
For the chili paste,
Put all ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix well, season with salt to taste
Serve the chili paste with the eggs.
Enjoy!
