How To Cook Thai Street Food Pork Omelet (Kai Jeow Moo Sab)

A Thai pork omelet is a beloved comfort dish found at nearly every street-side eatery in Thailand. It is wonderfully simple, made with just eggs, minced pork, and soy sauce. When fried properly in hot oil, the omelet becomes crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Enjoy it fresh over steamed rice for the ultimate quick meal.

Ingredients

• Egg Mixture
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons minced pork (or minced chicken)
  • ¾ teaspoon soy sauce
• For Cooking & Serving
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Steamed rice
  • Tomato sauce (optional)

Equipment

• Small saucepan or frying pan (about 6 in / 15 cm)
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Fork or whisk

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
   Hot oil makes the omelet puff and turn crispy instead of absorbing oil.

2. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.

3. Add minced pork and soy sauce to the bowl.

4. Whisk vigorously until the eggs look foamy.
   More air in the mixture creates a fluffier omelet.

5. Pour the egg mixture into the center of the hot oil carefully and allow it to puff up.

6. Let it fry for about 30 seconds, checking the bottom for a golden color.

7. Flip the omelet once using a spatula and cook for another 30 seconds.
   Avoid flipping repeatedly to keep the structure airy.

8. Remove and drain excess oil, then place over steamed rice.

9. Serve immediately with tomato sauce on the side.