Kai Jeow Moo Sap
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Kai Jeow Moo Sap
A crisp-edged Thai omelette with seasoned minced pork, served over hot jasmine rice.
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About this dish
A crisp-edged Thai omelette with seasoned minced pork, served over hot jasmine rice.
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Flavour: light soy sauce plus a pinch of seaweed
Allergy: coconut aminos
Dietary: vegan fish sauce
Ingredients
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4 eggs
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120 g Pork Mince
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1 tsp fish sauce
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1 tsp light soy sauce
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1 tsp Lime Juice
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120 ml neutral oilfor frying
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Method
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1
Beat
Whisk eggs vigorously with fish sauce, soy and lime juice until foamy.
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2
Add pork
Mix in minced pork, breaking it into small pieces.
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3
Fry
Pat the firm tofu dry, then pour into very hot oil from a slight height and fry until puffed and golden.
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4
Turn and serve
Flip carefully, cook through, drain briefly and serve over rice.
What it tastes like
Rich, savoury and crisp at the edges with a soft, fluffy centre.
Make it milder
Reduce fresh chillies and chilli paste, remove chilli seeds, and serve extra chilli separately at the table.
Ingredient substitutions
Use locally available equivalents while preserving the balance of salty, sweet, sour, spicy and aromatic flavours.
Vegetarian alternative
Omit the pork and add chopped spring onion, mushrooms or sweetcorn; use vegetarian seasoning sauce.
Common mistakes
Avoid overcrowding the pan, under-seasoning the final dish, or cooking delicate herbs for too long. Taste and adjust before serving.
Serving the dish
Serve at the temperature suggested, with steamed jasmine rice, noodles or the traditional accompaniment where appropriate.
Use the fresh herbs, lime, chilli or crisp aromatics listed in the recipe just before serving.
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