
Thai Basil Beef Omelette (Kai Jeow Neua)
A crispy, deep-fried style Thai omelette stuffed with spicy holy basil minced beef.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 300 g Ground Beef
- 8 Eggs
- 1 cup Thai Basil
- 3 Bird's Eye Chilies
- 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
Instructions
- 1
Sauté garlic and chilies, add beef and brown. Stir in fish sauce and basil until wilted. Set aside.
- 2
Beat eggs with a splash of fish sauce and lime juice until very frothy.
- 3
Heat a generous amount of oil in a wok until shimmering.
- 4
Pour eggs from a height to create a lacy, crispy texture.
- 5
Place the beef mixture in the center and fold the omelette over.
- 6
Drain on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
420
kcal
Protein
32
g
Carbs
5
g
Fat
30
g
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
1
g
Sodium
950
mg
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