Authentic Betawi-style Kerak Telor Recipe & Its Delicious Secrets
Authentic Betawi-style Kerak Telor Recipe & Its Delicious Secrets Last updated: | Read time: 10 minutes The Origins of Kerak Telor Kerak telor has been a culinary heritage of Jakarta's Betawi people since the 19th century. Originally sold around Kota Intan (now Old Town) as a rice substitute for port workers. Interestingly, the cooking technique using small pans and charcoal originated from adaptations of Dutch military cooking equipment. Authentic Ingredients (Serves 4) Main Ingredients: 400g glutinous rice (soaked 4 hours) 8 duck eggs (or free-range chicken eggs) 100g dried shrimp (soaked, toasted, coarsely ground) 50g toasted grated coconut (unsweetened) 4 tbsp coconut oil (for frying) Spice Paste: 8 shallots 4 garli...