Crispy Thai Herb Omelette and Rice
Crispy Thai Herb Omelette and Rice
Ingredients
For the Crispy Omelette
- 8 eggs, large
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 red chili, finely minced (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup vegetable oil, or more, for frying
For Serving
- 2 cups jasmine rice, uncooked
- 1 cucumber, sliced, for garnish
- Sriracha sauce, as needed, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package directions, or using a rice cooker. Set aside to keep warm.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
In a large bowl, crack the eggs. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, granulated sugar, and white pepper. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and frothy. This aeration is key to a crispy omelette.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Stir in the chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and minced red chili (if using) into the egg mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it is very hot and shimmering, almost smoking. The oil should be deep enough to almost submerge the omelette.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour about 1/4 of the egg mixture into the hot oil. It should immediately puff up and become very crispy around the edges. Tilt the pan to ensure even cooking. Cook for 1-2 minutes until deeply golden brown and crispy on the bottom and cooked through. Do not flip.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Carefully remove the crispy omelette from the pan using a slotted spatula, allowing excess oil to drain. Place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any remaining oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the remaining egg mixture, making 3 more omelettes. You may need to adjust the heat or add more oil between batches if necessary.
⏱️ 8 min
- 8
To serve, place a portion of warm jasmine rice on each plate. Top with a crispy Thai herb omelette. Garnish with fresh cucumber slices and serve immediately with Sriracha sauce on the side, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Thai Herb Omelette and Rice
For the Crispy Omelette
- 8 eggs, large
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 red chili, finely minced (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup vegetable oil, or more, for frying
For Serving
- 2 cups jasmine rice, uncooked
- 1 cucumber, sliced, for garnish
- Sriracha sauce, as needed, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package directions, or using a rice cooker. Set aside to keep warm.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
In a large bowl, crack the eggs. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, granulated sugar, and white pepper. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and frothy. This aeration is key to a crispy omelette.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Stir in the chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and minced red chili (if using) into the egg mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it is very hot and shimmering, almost smoking. The oil should be deep enough to almost submerge the omelette.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour about 1/4 of the egg mixture into the hot oil. It should immediately puff up and become very crispy around the edges. Tilt the pan to ensure even cooking. Cook for 1-2 minutes until deeply golden brown and crispy on the bottom and cooked through. Do not flip.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Carefully remove the crispy omelette from the pan using a slotted spatula, allowing excess oil to drain. Place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any remaining oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the remaining egg mixture, making 3 more omelettes. You may need to adjust the heat or add more oil between batches if necessary.
⏱️ 8 min - 8
To serve, place a portion of warm jasmine rice on each plate. Top with a crispy Thai herb omelette. Garnish with fresh cucumber slices and serve immediately with Sriracha sauce on the side, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min