Yam Khai Dao
This Thai fried egg recipe, also known as Khai Dao, literally means “fried egg” in Thailand — a simple dish made by frying sunny-side-up eggs until the edges are golden and crispy. Serve with a savory and acidic sauce like this Yam Khai Do for an unforgettable meal!
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 252kcal
Ingredients
Thai Fried Eggs
- 2½ tablespoons vegetable oil can sub with canola oil
- 2-3 eggs at room temperature
Yam Khai Dao Sauce (optional)
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1½ tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ shallot cut in thin slices
- 1 garlic cut in thin slices
- 1 thai chili can sub with red bell pepper
- 3-4 sprigs cilantro
Instructions
Thai Fried Eggs
- Place eggs in a bowl of warm temperature for 10 minutes while you prep.
- Crack eggs in a small bowl.
- Turn heat on medium high heat. When pan is hot, add oil. I suggest 1 tablespoon oil per egg. Gently add eggs in the pan, slowly and as close to the pan as possible to avoid splatter.2-3 eggs, 2½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- Let the egg fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the edges turn golden and crispy! Tip: Gently swirl the pan so the oil can crisp all areas of the egg.
- Serve fried eggs with the Yam Kai Dao sauce for a super flavorful bite and hot rice!3-4 sprigs cilantro
Yam Khai Dao Sauce (optional)
- To make the sauce, juice one lime and add in a bowl. Thinly slice garlic, shallot, scallion and thai chili. You can add red bell pepper for non-spicy version like me.1 lime, ½ shallot, 1 garlic, 1 thai chili
- Next, mix together lime juice, fish sauce, water and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Now gently mix the garlic, shallot, scallion and thai chili in the sauce.1 lime, 1 tablespoon water, 1½ tablespoon fish sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar
Video
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Use room temperature eggs! Place in a bowl in room temp water for at least 10 minutes if you grabbed them out of the fridge.
- To ensure that you crack the ‘perfect’ egg without ruining the egg, make sure you crack the egg on a flat surface (not the edge of your bowl).
- To avoid splatter when frying, you need to crack your eggs in a bowl. Then, gently place them in the oil as close as possible.
- If you want your egg whites cooked (like me), gently take a spoon and scoop hot oil on top of the egg white to cook it.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1126mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg