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Easy Thai Omelet (Kai Jeow)

This easy Thai omelet (Kai Jeow) is a savory, shallow‑fried egg dish seasoned with fish sauce that puffs up while staying soft inside. It is traditionally served with rice and spicy chili sauce for a satisfying meal any time of day.
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Yield: 1 Serving
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

Egg Mixture
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ tsp fish sauce
  • ½ cup vegetable oil for cooking
Quick Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp sambal oelek or sriracha sauce
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
For Serving
  • Cooked rice
  • Cilantro or basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Beat the eggs with fish sauce until smooth. Heat oil in a small skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs and cook until puffed and golden, then flip and cook the other side until done. Transfer to a plate to drain and serve over rice with sweet chili sauce on the side.

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Notes

Use a small skillet or wok so the egg mixture is shallow-fried, allowing the omelet to puff up and develop a golden surface while staying tender in the center.