5.0 from 3 votes
Thai Omelette (Kai Jeow)
This simple Thai Omelette has all the fragrance and flavour you'd expect from Thailand. Sweet, sour, spicy and fresh. It's the perfect way to start your day. And it's super easy too!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 omelette
Calories: 156 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Lunch
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 spring onion (finely sliced)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 thai chilli (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 4 cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Add the eggs and fish sauce to a small bowl and beat until combined. Add one of the spring onions finely chopped.
- In a wok, over a high temperature, heat the oil until hot. Add the egg mix and leave it to bubble and sizzle for 1-2 minutes. The egg will puff up and brown.Flip it carefully and leave to cook for another 1-2 minutes. The outer will be browned and lightly crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Place on a plate or over a shallow bed of freshly cooked rice and scatter over the chilli, tomato and cilantro. Drizzle over the Sriracha and serve.
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Notes
- Serving - At its simplest, I serve Thai omelette on its own, or over a bed of fluffy and fragrant Jasmine rice.
- Alternative toppings - My recipe uses only a small selection of the toppings you could consider for your omelette. I've made versions topped with all manner of fresh ingredients. Try roasted peanuts, cucumber, beansprouts, crispy shallots, crispy garlic, lightly pickled (in rice vinegar) vegetables like carrot, radish etc., fresh lime, fresh ginger and more.
- Alternative versions - There are many variations which include spiced or stir-fried meats like pork or chicken and seafood versions with spiced shrimp and dressed crab either topping, wrapped or incorporated into the egg.
- That's a wrap - You can also use your omelette to wrap or cover other Thai favourites like fried rice or spicy larb.
- Fridge storage - The omelettes will stay fresh in the fridge (properly covered or in sealed bags) for 3-4 days. They can be eaten cold or gently rewarmed.
- Freezer storage - Omelettes aren't the best for freezing so I would say fresh is best on this occasion.
Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
327mg
(109%)
Sodium
2237mg
(93%)
Potassium
440mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1181IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1omelette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 327mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 2237mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1181IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.