Thai Fluffy Omelette (Khai Jiao)
Last updated: 20 Aug 2026
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Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- a little cornstarch
- plenty of oil for frying
- (optional minced pork/spring onion)
Method
- Beat eggs with fish sauce until very frothy (a little cornstarch helps it puff)
- Heat plenty of oil until very hot
- Pour eggs into the centre they puff up immediately
- Fry until golden and crisp, flip, drain and serve over rice
How to Choose
Choose fresh eggs with clean, uncracked shells, a domed yolk and thick white (test: fresh eggs sink in water).
Chef's Secret
Secret: beat the eggs very frothy and use plenty of very hot oil so they puff dramatically; a few drops of lime or water make it even fluffier.
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