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Thai Cha Om Omelette served with rice and cucumber slices

Thai Cha-Om Omelette Recipe

  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A traditional Thai omelette made with cha-om (acacia) leaves, eggs, garlic, and classic seasonings. Light, fluffy, and full of authentic Thai flavors, perfect with jasmine rice or as a side dish to curries.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups loosely packed acacia (cha-om) leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

  1. Mince your garlic and roughly chop the acacia leaves into 4–5 pieces.
  2. Crack the eggs into a large bowl, and add the chopped acacia, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and fresh lime juice. Whisk thoroughly until combined.
  3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden and aromatic (about 20 seconds).
  4. Pour your egg mixture into the pan, spreading the acacia leaves evenly. Let it cook for several minutes until one side is cooked through.
  5. Carefully flip the omelette and cook the other side until golden and fully done.
  6. Serve hot off the pan with rice or as a side dish.

Notes

  • Substitute soy sauce for fish sauce to make it vegetarian-friendly.
  • Spinach or tender kale can be used if cha-om leaves are unavailable.
  • Cook on medium-low heat to avoid burning the garlic and eggs.
  • Best served immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 omelette (half recipe)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 185 mg

Keywords: Thai Cha Om Omelette Recipe, Thai omelette, cha-om leaves, authentic Thai omelette, easy Thai omelette, cha-om vegetable