Thai Omelette with minced pork (Kai Jeaw Moo Sub)

Kai Jeaw Moo Sub is the dish that 99.9% of Thais grew up on, especially me. It’s the go-to item for when many of Thai people do not know what to eat, not because it’s delicious but also really simple to make. It’s what I make for myself when I am feeling particularly nostalgic. I often eat this dish with plain rice for breakfast, and it’s perfectly acceptable and normal to eat this dish for dinner as well. It is, in essence, the typical Thai comfort food.

A basic Thai omelet with ground pork consists eggs and minced pork, beaten until light and fluffy, (and usually a little fish sauce or soy sauce) fried in a pan or wok full of hot, hot oil. And as with any basic recipe, just about everyone has their own variation on the theme: some like theirs extra crispy, some add tomatoes and other veggies to the eggs, and some prefer it served with Sriraja hot sauce (Thai style hot sauce, available in most supermarket)

There are many versions of this dish; from the plain omelet to one with sliced onion, with ground pork and stuffed (sauté of ground pork, tomatoes and onions), Here I will tell you the recipe of Thai omelet with minced pork, which is the same as the one I usually cook at home.

For those who have no cooking skill, no worries, this dish is as easy as a normal fried egg and the ingredients are very simple as well. Well, LETS MAKE IT !!

Ingredients (serves one)

2 eggs

2-3 tsp fish sauce or soy sauce (I use the two interchangeably)

Ground pork (only half of the egg in the mix-bowl)

Vegetable oil

Sriracha Thai hot sauce (its better if you can find, but not necessary)

A plate of steamed rice

Methods

• Hit eggs in the bowl. Add ground pork, fish sauce, soy sauce and mix together.

• Put the pan on max heat. Add oil and wait for oil heat.

• While waiting for the oil to heat up, beat the egg with a fork (this is how I do it in my home, but a whisk is cool too) until frothy – we want lots of air bubbles.

• When the oil is hot (test it by adding a tiny drop of egg – it should really sizzle), slowly pour in the egg. It will sizzle and bubble away. Spread it around so it cooks evenly.
  

• When one side is golden brown, flip it, and cook the other side till done.

• Serve with rice is great.

Now, your choice of condiment is pretty broad. Some people like their omelet with Sriracha hot sauce, as mentioned above, and some with ketchup. But if you can find the ‘real’ Sriraja hot sauce, that would likely to be more Thai style. Now, time to ENJOY !!