Description
Fried Boiled Eggs in Chili Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines crispy fried eggs with a spicy, savory chili sauce. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor, making this recipe ideal for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, these eggs are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- ½ cup chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 9-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
- Cool and Peel: Transfer boiled eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel gently.
- Prepare the Chili Sauce: In a pan over medium heat, combine chili sauce, minced garlic, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Heat until aromatic (about 3-4 minutes).
- Fry the Eggs: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry peeled eggs until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add Sauce: Pour the chili sauce over the fried eggs in the skillet and toss to coat evenly for another 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 186mg