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Nutritional Values
300kcal
20gProtein
5gCarbs
22gFat
1gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
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🥚 Eggs
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Kai Jeow
How to order / say it
Say it
ไข่เจียว — [kai JEE-ow]
Order
I'd like the Kai Jeow, please.
Locally
ฉันต้องการไข่เจียวค่ะ/ครับ
Say locally
Thai-style omelette typically served over rice
Why try it?
This simple dish highlights the Thai ability to turn basic ingredients into something delicious and comforting. It's particularly popular as a quick meal, offering a warm, familiar taste of home.
How it tastes
The omelette is fluffy and often cooked until the edges are crispy, providing a contrast in textures, and it's usually accompanied by a savory and lightly salty aroma.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Kai Jeow has been a part of Thai kitchens for generations, with roots in common street food. It has remained popular due to its simplicity and adaptability across different meal settings.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥚 4 eggs
- 🥣 20 ml fish sauce
- 🥩 50 g ground pork
- 🫒 30 ml oil
- 🥕 10 g green onions
Method
- 1 Beat eggs in a bowl and mix in fish sauce and ground pork.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan until hot.
- 3 Pour egg mixture into the pan and fry until golden brown.
- 4 Flip gently to cook both sides evenly.
- 5 Serve over rice, garnished with green onions.
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