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Thai Basil Beef Omelette (Kai Jeow Neua)
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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. 1

    Sauté garlic and chilies, add beef and brown. Stir in fish sauce and basil until wilted. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Beat eggs with a splash of fish sauce and lime juice until very frothy.

  3. 3

    Heat a generous amount of oil in a wok until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Pour eggs from a height to create a lacy, crispy texture.

  5. 5

    Place the beef mixture in the center and fold the omelette over.

  6. 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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