Son-in-Law Eggs: Thai Fried Hard-Boiled Eggs in Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Ingredients (9)

• 3 large shallots, peeled and sliced thinly lengthwise
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for deep frying
• 8 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
• ½ cup of very finely-chopped palm sugar, packed or ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup Thai fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons prepared tamarind pulp
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 red jalapeño peppers or half a red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into slivers, for garnish
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish