Khao Kai Jeaw or Thai-style fried omelet is probably one of the most basic Thai dishes out there. It is basically a comfort food for us locals because of how easy it is to make and its unique taste and texture.
For this recipe, we're going to spice things up and transform this basic traditional dish into an awesome and delicious side dish that you can easily make at home. Let me introduce you to my personal recipe for Thai spicy shrimp omelet pancakes, taking the basic omelet to the next level with a touch of Thainess.
This recipe can be done in 25 minutes and is made from eggs, red curry, fish sauce, coconut milk, red onion, chili pepper, and kaffir lime leaves. For protein, I use shrimp, but you have the flexibility to include whichever protein you prefer, such as squid, other seafood, chicken, or even mushrooms.
Here's a little secret that makes Thai omelets so unique and delicious: use a non-stick or Teflon frying pan to prevent the eggs from sticking.
After you are done, you can pair the dish with steamed jasmine rice, which makes for a great meal for lunch or dinner. Be sure to give this recipe a try!
If you're interested in more Thai comfort dishes, you might want to check out these recipes: Thai Omelet with Rice (Khao Kai Jeow) Recipe, Thai Instant Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry (Pad Mama) Recipe, Pork Rib Rice Soup (Kao Tom Kra Dook Moo) Recipe, and Easy Thai Chicken Rice Porridge or Congee (Jok Gai) Recipe
To make this recipe, you are going to need:
- 3-4 eggs
- 8 shrimps
- 100g. Coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoon red curry
- 2 tablespoons sliced red onion or shallot
- 1 tablespoon shredded kaffir lime
- 1-2 tablespoons chili pepper
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make Thai Spicy Shrimp Omelet Pancake Recipe
1 Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients for the Thai spicy shrimp omelet pancake.
2 Combine eggs with fish sauce, red curry, and coconut milk, then beat with a fork until frothy.
3 Add the red onion, kaffir lime leaves, and chili pepper to the eggs, and mix them well.
4 Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp until they are about 80% cooked, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
5 Pour the egg mixture over the shrimp in the pan and fry for about 1 minute. Then cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes.
6 Keep checking the egg. If there is still liquid on top, use a spatula to gently lift the edges of the egg and let the liquid flow to the bottom. Allow it to set fully.
7 Cover the fried egg with the lid again and cook for about 2 minutes.
8 Serve the Thai spicy shrimp omelet with steamed rice and enjoy!
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Thai Spicy Shrimp Omelet Pancake Recipe
Let’s turn a basic omelet into a tasty and delicious dish with this easy-to-follow spicy shrimp omelet pancake recipe, infused with a touch of Thainess!
Ingredients
- 3-4 eggs
- 8 shrimps
- 100g. Coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoon red curry
- 2 tablespoons sliced red onion or shallot
- 1 tablespoon shredded kaffir lime
- 1-2 tablespoons chili pepper
Directions
- Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients for the Thai spicy shrimp omelet pancake.
- Combine eggs with fish sauce, red curry, and coconut milk, then beat with a fork until frothy.
- Add the red onion, kaffir lime leaves, and chili pepper to the eggs, and mix them well.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp until they are about 80% cooked, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the egg mixture over the shrimp in the pan and fry for about 1 minute. Then cover with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Keep checking the egg. If there is still liquid on top, use a spatula to gently lift the edges of the egg and let the liquid flow to the bottom. Allow it to set fully.
- Cover the fried egg with the lid again and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Serve the Thai spicy shrimp omelet with steamed rice and enjoy!
