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Kai Jeow Moo Sab (Thai Pork Omelette)

Crispy-edged Thai omelette stuffed with seasoned ground pork, served over jasmine rice. A street-food classic that's spicy, savory, and ready in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
28g
Kai Jeow Moo Sab (Thai Pork Omelette)
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~45 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add minced garlic and sliced chili. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Add ground pork, breaking up with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in fish sauce and half the herbs. Transfer to a small bowl.

  5. Step 5

    Wipe skillet clean. Heat 1.5 tbsp oil over medium-high until it shimmers.

  6. Step 6

    Crack 2 eggs into a bowl, whisk well, and pour into the hot skillet.

  7. Step 7

    Tilt pan to spread eggs thin. When edges start to curl and set, ~2 minutes, spoon half the pork down the center.

  8. Step 8

    Fold omelette in half. Slide onto a plate. Repeat with remaining 2 eggs and pork.

  9. Step 9

    Divide cooked rice between two plates. Top each with one omelette.

  10. Step 10

    Garnish with remaining fresh herbs. Serve immediately with lime wedge if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch non-stick or cast-iron skillet
  • small mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • whisk
  • two dinner plates

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