Spicy South African Curried Eggs Delight
This Spicy South African Curried Eggs Delight is a perfect dish for those warm, lazy evenings when you crave something flavorful yet uncomplicated. With a delightful blend of spices, the dish showcases perfectly boiled eggs enveloped in a rich, aromatic curry sauce. It's not just easy to prepare; it also allows you to meal prep by boiling the eggs in advance, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch. The harmony of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors will elevate your taste buds while keeping the cooking hassle to a minimum.
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Servings
225
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
2 tablespoons (melted)
onions
2 (finely chopped)
hot curry powder
2 1/2 teaspoons (dry)
cake flour
2 tablespoons (dry)
salt
1 teaspoon (dry)
black pepper
to taste (freshly ground)
sugar
1 tablespoon (dry)
apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon (liquid)
water
1 1/2 cups (liquid)
hard-boiled eggs
6 (shelled and halved)
Instructions
1
Begin by melting the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the finely chopped onions and sauté them gently until they turn golden brown, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
2
While the onions are cooking, prepare the curry mixture. In a small bowl, combine the hot curry powder, cake flour, salt, ground black pepper, and sugar. Add the apple cider vinegar to this mixture and stir until smooth.
3
Once the onions are browned, remove the saucepan from heat. Gradually incorporate the curry mixture into the sautéed onions, stirring well to ensure an even blend.
4
Return the saucepan to the heat and slowly add the water, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you prefer more spice, feel free to add an extra pinch of curry powder.
6
To serve, arrange the halved hard-boiled eggs on a warm serving dish, and generously spoon the rich curry sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy your Spicy South African Curried Eggs Delight!
Nutrition Information
14.5g
Fat
15g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spicy South African Curried Eggs Delight?
It is a flavorful dish featuring hard-boiled eggs in a rich, aromatic curry sauce, blending sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.
How many calories are in one serving of this dish?
There are 225 calories per serving.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this is a vegetarian dish.
How many eggs are required for this recipe?
You will need 6 hard-boiled eggs, which should be shelled and halved.
Can I meal prep this curried egg dish?
Yes, you can meal prep by boiling the eggs in advance, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners.
What type of curry powder is recommended?
The recipe calls for 2 1/2 teaspoons of hot curry powder.
How much fat is in this recipe?
Each serving contains 14.5g of fat.
What are the primary seasonings used?
The sauce is seasoned with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and sugar.
How long should the curry sauce simmer?
The sauce should simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
How do I prepare the onions for the sauce?
You should finely chop 2 onions and sauté them in melted butter until they turn golden brown.
What kind of flour is used in the sauce?
2 tablespoons of cake flour are used to help thicken the sauce.
How much protein does this meal provide?
Each serving provides 10g of protein.
What type of vinegar should I use?
The recipe specifically requires 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 15g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much water is needed for the sauce?
You will need 1 1/2 cups of water.
Can I adjust the spice level?
Yes, you can add an extra pinch of curry powder if you prefer more spice.
What is the first step in the instructions?
Begin by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Is sugar included in this recipe?
Yes, 1 tablespoon of sugar is added to the curry mixture.
How do I serve the finished dish?
Arrange the halved hard-boiled eggs on a warm dish and spoon the rich curry sauce over the top.
What should I do after the onions are browned?
Remove the saucepan from the heat and gradually incorporate the curry mixture into the sautéed onions.
How many total ingredients are used in this recipe?
There are a total of 10 ingredients.
What category does this recipe fall under?
While the category is listed as empty, the tags suggest it is South African cuisine and a one-dish meal.
Is this a good recipe for a light lunch?
Yes, it is described as an ideal choice for a light lunch or a quick weeknight dinner.
Should I use fresh or ground black pepper?
The recipe recommends using freshly ground black pepper to taste.
What heat level should I use to sauté the onions?
The onions should be sautéed over medium heat.
Can I garnish this dish?
Yes, you can garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
What makes this sauce smooth?
Continuous stirring while slowly adding the water ensures the sauce remains smooth.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe with uncomplicated steps.
What is the texture of the eggs in the dish?
The eggs are hard-boiled, shelled, and halved before being covered in sauce.
What is the flavor profile of the sauce?
The sauce is described as rich, aromatic, sweet, spicy, and tangy.