Burmese Egg Bhejo Recipe - A Delicious Street Food Delight

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Introduction:

Egg Bhejo is a delightful street food that originated in Burma (Myanmar) and has found popularity in Chennai, India. This unique snack features boiled eggs filled with a flavorful combination of fried onions, garlic, tangy tamarind juice, and a spiced chili mixture. The crispy texture of the onions, the aromatic garlic, and the zing of the tamarind and chili create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to experience a burst of flavors with every bite!

Recipe in a Short Video:

Ingredients:

  • 4 boiled eggs
  • Pinch of tamarind
  • 2-3 teaspoons water
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 thinly sliced onions
  • Sliced garlic - 8 cloves
  • 8 dried red chilies
  • 1 teaspoon oil (used for deep frying)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Coriander leaves

Directions:

Boil the Eggs:

  • Boil the eggs in water for 10 minutes.
  • Remove them from heat, let them cool, and peel the shells.

Prepare the Salt Water and Lemon Water:

  • In a small bowl, mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt with 2-3 teaspoons of water to dilute it.
  • In another bowl, mix lemon juice with 2-3 teaspoons of water.
Prepare the Tamarind Juice:
  • Soak a pinch of tamarind in 2-3 teaspoons of water.
  • Squeeze the tamarind to extract the juice, discarding the pulp.

Fry the Onions, Garlic, and Red Chilies:

  • Heat oil in a pan or kadai over low flame.
  • Add thinly sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
  • Remove the fried onions from the oil and drain excess oil and transfer to a plate.
  • In the same pan, add sliced garlic and fry until light brown.
  • Remove the fried garlic from the oil and drain excess oil and transfer to a plate.
  • Fry the red chilies in the remaining oil and transfer them to a plate.

Prepare the Chili Mixture:

  • Once the chilies are cooled, grind them in a mixer.
  • Transfer the ground chili mixture to a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of oil used for deep frying. Mix well.

Assemble the Egg Bhejo:

  • Carefully make a slit in each boiled egg without cutting till the end.
  • Fill the eggs with fried onions, fried garlic, crushed chili-oil mixture, a few drops of tamarind juice, a few drops of salt water, and a few drops of lemon water.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.

Conclusion:

The boiled eggs, delicately slit and filled with a tantalizing combination of fried onions, garlic, and the aromatic chili mixture, create a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. The tangy notes of tamarind juice and the zesty hint of lemon elevate the flavors to new heights. With each bite, you'll savor the perfect balance of spices and the satisfying crunch of the fried onions. Whether enjoyed as a street food snack or served as a side dish, Chennai-style Egg Bhejo is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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