Description
A crispy and fluffy Thai omelet served with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy lime dressing for a refreshing twist on a classic Thai comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 cup steamed jasmine rice (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Thai sriracha (for serving)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small carrot, shredded
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 fresh red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Add the canola oil to a pan and heat over high until very hot.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the fish sauce, and whisk vigorously for one minute until bubbles form on top.
- Test the oil by dropping a small bit of egg mixture into the pan. If it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready.
- Pour the egg mixture into the hot oil in one motion. Allow it to puff up and bubble around the edges.
- Move the mixture slightly so uncooked egg touches the hot oil, creating a fluffy texture.
- When the omelet turns golden brown, flip and cook the other side until evenly golden.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels to reduce excess oil.
- Prepare the salad by combining cucumber, red onion, carrot, tomatoes, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili to make the dressing.
- Slice the omelet into strips, toss with the vegetables, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with crushed peanuts.
- Serve immediately with jasmine rice and Thai sriracha on the side.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is very hot before adding the egg mixture to create a crisp, airy omelet.
- Aggressively beating the eggs helps achieve a fluffy texture.
- Add the dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust chili quantity for preferred spice level.
- Best served fresh and warm for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Thai omelette salad, Thai egg salad, Thai salad recipe, Thai omelet, authentic Thai salad