Malaysian
Telur Dadar (Malay Spiced Omelette)
A fluffy, crispy-edged omelette flecked with shallot, chilli and turmeric — a 12-minute Malay staple to eat with rice.
About this recipe
Telur Dadar (Malay Spiced Omelette) is a malaysian breakfast for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 12 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 4 egg
- 1 stalk spring onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 shallot buy
- 1 red chilli buy
- 1/4 tsp turmeric buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Beat the eggs with a pinch of turmeric and salt.
~2 min
- 2
Stir in the finely sliced shallot, chilli and spring onion.
~3 min
- 3
Fry in hot oil, puffing it up at the edges, until golden and set, flipping once.
~5 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Shallots
- half a small red onion — milder, but close.
- Spring onion
- thinly sliced onion or chives for the finish.
Cook's notes
- Dice the onion before anything heats up so it’s ready when the pan is — a even dice cooks evenly. How to dice an onion →
- Deseed the chilli for less heat, and wash your hands (or wear a glove) before touching your eyes. How to prep chilli →
- Keep the white and green parts separate — whites go in early with the aromatics, greens at the end. How to chop spring onions →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 10 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Telur Dadar (Malay Spiced Omelette) take to make? +
Around 12 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, frying pan / wok. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Shallots → half a small red onion — milder, but close; Spring onion → thinly sliced onion or chives for the finish. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Telur Dadar (Malay Spiced Omelette) ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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