[TRENDING] 10 Egg Recipes that Malaysians Like The Most in 2025

[TRENDING] 10 Egg Recipes that Malaysians Like The Most in 2025

Egg is a must have ingredient in almost every Malaysian kitchen as it is very versatile and easy to cook with other food ingredients and also with its own egg recipes.🥚

Let’s crack into the top 10 egg dishes that Malaysians just can’t get enough of right now in this blog!🔥

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1. Telur Dadar

This classic Malaysian fried omelette is made with beaten eggs, red onions, green chilies and sometimes daun sup or anchovies. It is fried until fluffy in the middle with perfectly crispy edges. Whether you eat it on its own or as a side dish with rice and sambal belacan, Telur Dadar always is the perfect match.🥣

💖 Why Malaysians love it:

It is quick, easy to cook and you can customize it with anything in your fridge.

💸 Price Range: RM1.50 – RM2

🛒 Ingredients Needed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp chopped red onion
  • 1 tbsp chopped green chili or cili padi
  • A pinch of salt
  • Anchovies and cheese (optional)
👩‍🍳 Steps to Cook
  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl then beat well with salt.
  2. Add onions, chili and any extras you like.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and pour in the mixture.
  4. Fry until the edges are crispy and the center is cooked through.
  5. Flip once if you want it evenly browned on both sides.

2. Sambal Telur

Sambal Telur starts with hard-boiled eggs fried until golden, then coated in a sweet, spicy and slightly sour sambal made from dried chilies, garlic, onions and tamarind. It is usually eaten with white rice and a side of vegetables or ulam.🍛

💖 Why Malaysians love it:

This dish meets Malaysians’ preferences and taste buds as it is affordable, spicy and filling.

💸 Price Range: RM1 – RM2

🛒 Ingredients Needed
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs
  • 5 dried chilies (soaked)
  • 3 shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp tamarind juice
  • 1 tsp sugar and salt to taste
  • Cooking oil
👩‍🍳 Steps to Cook
  1. Blend the chilies, shallots and garlic into a paste.
  2. Heat oil and fry the paste until fragrant.
  3. Add tamarind juice, sugar and salt then cook until sambal thickens.
  4. Fry the boiled eggs until lightly golden.
  5. Coat them in the sambal and serve hot.

3. Fried Egg

You have seen it on nasi lemak, mee goreng and even burger Ramly. This fried egg has a runny yolk and slightly crispy edges. The moment you break the yolk and let it mix into your rice or noodles, everything just becomes richer and more delicious.🍳

💖 Why Malaysians love it:

It is simple to cook but delicious. From fried rice to fried noodles, it is always an add-on option for every fried-based food in Malaysia.

💸 Price Range: RM1 – RM2.50

🛒 Ingredients Needed
  • 1 egg
  • A little oil
  • Salt and pepper (optional)
👩‍🍳 Steps to Cook
  1. Heat oil in a pan on medium.
  2. Crack the egg in gently without breaking the yolk.
  3. Let it fry until the white sets and edges are golden.
  4. Leave the yolk runny or cook longer if you prefer.
  5. Sprinkle with soy sauce if desired.

4. Salted Egg Yolk Sauce

This luxurious sauce is made by mashing cooked salted egg yolks with butter, milk, curry leaves and chili padi. It is creamy, savoury and slightly sweet making it the perfect coating for fried chicken, prawns and fries.🧈

💖 Why Malaysians love it:

That rich umami taste hits all the right spots especially when it is mixed with fried seafood which Malaysians very like.

💸 Price Range: RM8 – RM12

🛒 Ingredients Needed
  • 4 steamed and mashed salted egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 red chili (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp evaporated milk or water
  • Sugar to taste
👩‍🍳 Steps to Cook
  1. Melt butter and fry curry leaves and chili until fragrant.
  2. Add mashed yolks and stir until bubbly.
  3. Pour in milk or water and mix to make a thick sauce.
  4. Add sugar to balance saltiness.
  5. Toss with fried chicken, tofu or drizzle over your dish.

5. Scrambled Eggs

This dish is made by whisking or beating eggs and then cooking them in a pan while stirring until it forms a soft and curded texture. Its soft, fluffy, creamy and buttery textures will melt in your mouth and remember it forever.🥘

💖 Why Malaysians love it:

It is versatile and easy to make. Malaysians always remix scrambled eggs with a local taste like sambal scrambled eggs on toast or scrambled eggs with soy sauce and white pepper.

💸 Price Range: RM2 – RM4

🛒 Ingredients Needed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil
  • Chili flakes, cheese and kicap manis (optional)
👩‍🍳 Steps to Cook
  1. Beat eggs with milk, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat butter in a pan on low heat.
  3. Pour in egg and gently stir from the edges inward.
  4. Remove from heat while still slightly runny.
  5. Add toppings like cheese or chili then serve warm.

6. Boiled Egg

This recipe seems boring but Malaysians know its value. It is cooked in its shell by immersion in boiling water. You can have it fully cooked or soft-boiled with a slightly runny center which is always seen in Japanese ramen.♨️

💖 Why Malaysians love it:

It is healthy, affordable and makes any dish feel more complete. Malaysians always use it as a perfect add-on ingredient to complete dishes like nasi lemak, mee kari and laksa.

💸 Price Range: RM1 – RM2

🛒 Ingredients Needed
  • Eggs
  • Water
  • Salt (optional)
👩‍🍳 Steps to Cook
  1. Bring water to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add eggs gently and boil for 8 to10 minutes for hard-boiled or 6 to 7 for half-boiled.
  3. Remove and place in cold water to stop cooking.
  4. Peel and serve with salt or your favourite sauces.

7. Half-Boiled Eggs with Toast

This nostalgic kopitiam breakfast is the MVP among all the egg recipes. The egg is cooked in hot water for a short time until a runny yolk and a soft egg white is formed. It is normally eaten by seasoning with soy sauce and pepper. Kaya butter toast is the soul partner for this egg dish and they are a favourite for all ages.🍞

💖 Why Malaysians love it:

It is simple, satisfying and brings back memories to Malaysians. Most of the Malaysians had tried this dish at least once in their life.

💸 Price Range: RM3.50 – RM6

🛒 Ingredients Needed
  • 2 eggs
  • Soy sauce
  • White pepper
  • Toast with kaya and butter
👩‍🍳 Steps to Cook
  1. Boil water then turn off heat and add eggs.
  2. Cover and leave it for 6 to 7 minutes.
  3. Crack into a saucer and season with soy sauce and pepper.
  4. Serve with toasted kaya butter bread.

8. Telur Masak Lemak Cili Api

This spicy Negeri Sembilan-style dish is made by cooking hard-boiled eggs in a rich coconut milk gravy with turmeric, chili padi, lemongrass and turmeric leaves. The spicy, creamy gravy flavour will soak into the egg and be very delicious to eat with your rice. Many households also throw in tofu, chicken meat or beef for extra flavour.🌶️

💖 Why Malaysians love it:

That creamy lemak plus spicy chili combo hits Malaysians’ taste buds. You will always find this dish at the majority of the Malay economic rice stalls.

💸 Price Range: RM1–RM2

🛒 Ingredients Needed
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 5 to 10 bird’s eye chilies
  • 1 inch turmeric root or 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 stalk smashed lemongrass
  • Salt to taste
👩‍🍳 Steps to Cook
  1. Blend chilies and turmeric together.
  2. Add to a pot with coconut milk and lemongrass.
  3. Simmer the mixture gently.
  4. Add eggs and let it heat through.
  5. Season with salt and serve with rice.

9. Steamed Egg

Steamed egg is the go-to dish for anyone looking for something gentle on the tummy but still delicious. It is known as telur kukus in Malay. This dish is made by mixing eggs with water or broth, then steaming it to perfection. It is an ideal option for kids, the elderly and anyone recovering from illness.🫕

💖 Why Malaysians love it:

It is light, nourishing and easy to digest. Malaysians love adding ingredients like minced chicken, dried shrimp, mushrooms or even soy sauce and sesame oil to give it extra flavour.

💸 Price Range: RM3 – RM4

🛒 Ingredients Needed
  • 2 eggs
  • 160 ml water or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • Sesame oil (optional)
  • Fried shallots, spring onions and minced meat (optional)
👩‍🍳 Steps to Cook
  1. Beat eggs gently and mix with water or broth.
  2. Pour into a shallow bowl.
  3. Cover and steam on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Top with soy sauce, sesame oil and garnish.

10. Egg Sandwiches

This recipe is made with mashed hard-boiled eggs mixed with mayo, a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper then stuffed between soft white bread. Whether it’s packed for school, made at home, or bought at a café, it’s an egg dish that never disappoints.🥪

💖 Why Malaysians love it:

It can be prepared by anyone. You can find one in every convenience store, bakery or household fridge.

💸 Price Range: RM5 –RM7

🛒 Ingredients Needed
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper
  • Bread slices
  • Butter, cheese and lettuce (optional)
👩‍🍳 Steps to Cook
  1. Mash the eggs in a bowl.
  2. Mix it with mayo, salt and pepper.
  3. Spread onto bread and add extras like cheese.
  4. Can serve warm or cold

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Now you know the 10 egg recipes that Malaysians like the most in 2025. From frying until saucing, eggs are always the heart of so many Malaysian dishes. It is budget-friendly, tasty, and always ready to save your meal.😍

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