Eggs

Growing up, one of my most treasured memories was accompanying my mother on our weekly trips to the nearby market. Our favorite stop was a modest stall specializing in nasi uduk, a fragrant coconut rice dish that filled the air with its inviting aroma. Yet, what truly made these market visits unforgettable was the special treat my mother always added: telor balado. Although the nasi uduk was a staple, the telor balado was an indulgence that required an extra payment—an extra bit of love reserved for me. My mother understood my penchant for the bold and exciting flavors of telor …