KHAI LUK KOEI (SON-IN-LAW EGGS)

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Once upon a time in Thailand, a Son-in-Law wanted to impress his mother-in-law, so he created these eggs. These Deep-Fried, Hard-boiled eggs sauced with an almost saffron-colored combination are absolutely unique, Wonderful to taste, and perfectly beautiful on a plate. Be careful when frying them. Use a splatter screen to avoid the hot oil that sputters up when the eggs are added, and a metal spatula and wooden chopsticks to turn them in the oil-they have a tendency to stick. This recipe is from the book The Best of Thailand.

Provided by grovinchicken

Categories     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 dried red chili peppers
1/4 cup tamarind pulp, soaked in
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup vegetable oil
4 hard-boiled eggs, Peeled
3 medium shallots, thin sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons palm sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in
2 teaspoons water
shredded fresh chili pepper (to garnish)
coriander sprig (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Soak dried chilis in warm water to cover until just softened.
  • Drain and discard water.
  • Finely shred chilis and set aside.
  • strain tamarind pulp save juice.
  • In a small sauce pan large enough to fit the eggs, heat oil over medium-high heat.carefully add eggs and fry 1-2 minutes turning carefully, until golden brown.
  • Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil from pan.
  • Add 2/3 of the shallots and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until crispy.
  • Remove with slotted spoon to paper towel to drain.
  • Add chilis and stir-fry 30 seconds or until crispy.
  • Remove with slotted spoon to paper towel to drain.
  • Remove all but 1 tablespoon from pan.
  • Add remaining shallot and stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Add tamarind juice and salt, bring to a boil.
  • Add sugar and cook stirring constantly until just combined.
  • Add corn starch mixture and cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
  • Halve eggs and place on a small platter. sprinkle with fried shallots and chilis.
  • Drizzle the sauce over eggs and garnish with fresh chili and coriander sprigs.

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