3 each eggs
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
FILLING
3 tbsp onion, minced
1 large garlic clove, finely minced
1/4 cup green peas
1 medium tomato, in 1/2 dice
1/2 cup ground pork
1 tsp fish sauce (nam pla)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp catsup
1/4 cup green onion (bulb and stem) finely, minced
FILLING
Directions
In a pan heat oil, add onion and garlic, frying until
lightly browned. Add pork and fry for 5 minutes, add
peas, tomatoes, and remaining ingredients except the
green onion. Stir and cook for 10 minutes, adding a
few teaspoons of water if the mixture becomes too dry.
In a bowl beat the eggs well, add pepper and salt.
Prepare eggs in omlett fashion, and place above
filling on one side before folding egg over. Garnish
top with chopped onion, and serve Sirhicha hot sauce
on the side. (Khai yat sai)
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Asian; Breakfast; Egg; Thai
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