Thai Sweet And Sour Fried Egg Kai Look Keay Recipe

Experience a burst of Thai flavor with this incredibly easy Kai Look Keay recipe! Crispy fried eggs are tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce – a quick, exotic dish perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun weekend brunch. This simple recipe delivers big on taste, and is ready in under 40 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 1185.6 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Sweet And Sour Fried Egg Kai Look Keay

  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon fried shallots
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Thai Sweet And Sour Fried Egg Kai Look Keay

  1. Boil 2 large eggs for 6-7 minutes until hard-boiled. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to cool, then peel and set aside.
  2. Pat the eggs dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Carefully fry the eggs until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the eggs from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  5. In a small saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons tamarind paste, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Adjust sweetness and sourness to your liking by adding more sugar or tamarind paste. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; adding a pinch of salt is optional.
  7. Pour the sweet and sour sauce generously over the fried eggs.
  8. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of fried shallots.
  9. Serve immediately over hot steamed rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

141g

Fat

78g

Carbs

12g

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