Sambal Teri Egg Rice Bowl
Sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones. This Sambal Teri Egg Rice Bowl is a quick and satisfying dish made with fluffy rice, hard-boiled eggs, and sambal teri fried together with onions for a rich, savory sauce.
The anchovies bring a deep umami flavor, while the onions add sweetness as they cook with the sambal. When spooned over warm rice and paired with eggs, every bite is comforting, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
It’s a perfect dish for quick lunches, simple dinners, or when you want something delicious with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 bowl steamed rice
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 2-3 tablespoons sambal teri
- ½ onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Optional: spring onions or cucumber for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the eggs
Boil the eggs in water for about 9–10 minutes until fully cooked.
Peel the shells and cut the eggs in half.
2. Cook the sambal teri with onions
Heat a small pan with a little oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and sauté until slightly softened and fragrant.
Add the sambal teri and fry together with the onions for about 1–2 minutes until the aroma becomes rich and the onions are coated with the sambal.
3. Prepare the rice bowl
Place a bowl of warm steamed rice on a plate or bowl.
Arrange the hard-boiled eggs on top of the rice.
4. Add the sambal
Spoon the fried sambal teri and onions over the eggs and rice.
5. Garnish and serve
Top with spring onions or cucumber slices if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Why This Dish Works
This simple bowl works because of its perfect balance of flavors:
- Rice absorbs all the sambal sauce
- Hard-boiled eggs add richness and protein
- Sambal teri delivers spice, saltiness, and umami
- Onions add sweetness and depth when fried with the sambal
Together, they create a dish that feels hearty, comforting, and deeply flavorful.
A Simple Way to Elevate Your Rice
A good sambal can instantly transform everyday meals. With Sambal Teri, you get the perfect combination of anchovies, chili, and spices that pair beautifully with rice, eggs, noodles, or vegetables.
Just a spoonful can bring bold flavor to even the simplest dishes.
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