Thai Minced Pork Omelette ไข่เจียวหมูสับ

Name: Thai Minced Pork Omelette ไข่เจียวหมูสับ
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 200 milliliters oil; 1 clove garlic; 2 eggs; 100 grams pork meat; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 0.5 tablespoons fish sauce

Praew March 19, 2023 0 Comments

A quick and delicious breakfast, lunch, or main-dish!

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This is a simple but delicious recipe for cooking a Thai minced pork omelette or ไข่เจียวหมูสับ! This comfort food is incredibly easy to make, but so satisfying. Just flavor the beaten eggs with fish sauce and oyster sauce, then cook the mixture with minced pork for a few minutes. A tasty meal with no effort at all!

Thai minced pork omelette on top of a banana leaf on a black dish. Above it is a white flower, prik nam pla, a piece of lime, and some coriander leaves.

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Thai omelette vs western omelette

Have you ever wondered what sets Thai omelettes apart from Western-style omelettes? Well, they’re on a whole different level! Typically, they’re packed with unique flavors and ingredients that’ll have you craving for more.

One of the most obvious differences is that Thai people go all-in on the oil – and use no butter! The eggs are literally bathing in oil, you might as well call them deep-fried omelettes. But trust me, the crispy edges with the soft inside is totally worth the extra calories.

Secondly, the use of ingredients. One of the most popular egg meals in Thailand is a Thai minced pork omelette aka “khai jiaw or kai jeow moo sap”. I have lived in Belgium for many years, and I have never seen a restaurant serve an egg with ground pork in Belgium.

The third difference is the flavoring. When I lived in Belgium, everyone I knew just used salt and pepper for flavoring. While in Thai-style omelettes, fish sauce is the star ingredient. In this recipe, I’ve also added some oyster sauce for extra flavor!

Close-up of Thai minced pork omelette with a wooden spoon.

Common variations

A Thai omelette can be cooked in many different ways and with different ingredients.

A popular way to cook omelettes in Thailand is with acacia leaves, also known as cha-om, which is a unique Thai vegetable. A recipe for these tasty omelettes can be found here.

Beating eggs together with just some fish sauce is great for when you’re short on time.

One of my favorite combinations is with holy basil – a must-try!

In this egg recipe, you can toss in any vegetable that you like. (green onions, onions, shallots…)

If minced pork isn’t your thing, feel free to substitute it with shrimp, chicken, or any other protein of your choice.

Add some chopped spicy chilies to your egg dish for an extra kick!

A part of the omelette in a wooden spoon above the Thai minced pork omelette.

Ingredients

All ingredients can be found at Asian grocery stores.

Oil, 2 eggs, minced pork, fish sauce, garlic, and oyster sauce in bowls on a white background.

Pork meat – Always use minced meat when making this omelette.
Oyster sauce – A thick and salty sauce that’s rich in umami.
Fish sauce – Make the omelet more or less salty by increasing or decreasing the amount of fish sauce.
Garlic –
Eggs – Two eggs per person is how I usually cook.
Oil – We’ll be deep-frying the eggs.

Step-by-step instructions

This Thai-style omelette is incredibly quick and easy to make. Once you add the beaten egg to the hot oil, it will puff up in a matter of seconds.

Fill a wok or skillet with oil over medium heat and heat the oil.
Whisk eggs, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and pork meat in a large bowl.
When the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic. It will fry golden brown really quickly!
Add the beaten eggs in the center of the pan.
After one side is ready, ±30 sec, flip the omelette
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Make sure that both sides are cooked through.
Drain the excess oil after cooking. Use a spatula to press the omelette against the side of the pan and let the oil drain out before serving.

How to serve

Serve with white jasmine rice and a piece of lime as a main-dish, and optionally spicy Thai chili sauce like prik nam pla.

My little niece loves to pair her omelettes with sriracha sauce.

How to store

Store Thai omelette with pork in an airtight container in your refrigerator, and it will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

To reheat: I suggest reheating in a microwave until heated through. When I have leftovers, I usually just leave them at room temperature and eat them later that day.

More egg recipes you’ll love

Thai steamed egg with vegetables (A soft steamed egg that’s incredibly flavorful, and nutritious.)
Cucumber and eggs (Like a match made in heaven, yummy!)
Thai-style soft-boiled eggs (With a unique way of serving.)

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Thai minced pork omelette on a banana leaf on top of a black plate. Above it is a chili sauce, a white flower, a piece of lime, and coriander leaves.

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