How to Make Thai Stuffed Prawn Omelettes Asian Cooking Recipe Cuisine

Thailand Kai Yat Sai (Stuffed Prawn Omelettes)

This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture.

Recipe Makes for 8 Servings:

1 lb raw prawns

1.5 tbsp vegetable oil

4 eggs, lightly beaten

2 tbsp fish sauce

8 spring onions, chopped

6 fresh coriander roots, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 small fresh red chili, seeded and chopped, plus extra to garnish

2 tsp lime juice

2 tsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar

3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves

fresh coriander sprigs, to garnish

Directions:

Peel and devein the prawns, then chop the prawn meat.

Heat a wok over high heat, add 2 tsp of the oil and swirl to coat. Combine the egg with half the fish sauce.

Add 2 tbsp of the mixture to the wok and swirl to about a 6 and a half inch round. Cook for 1 minute, then gently lift out. Repeat with the remaining egg mixtures to make 8 omelettes.

Heat the remaining oil in the wok. Add the prawns, spring onion, coriander root, garlic and chili. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until the prawns are cooked.

Stir in the lime juice, palm sugar, coriander and the remaining fish sauce. 


Divide the prawn mixture among the omelettes and fold each into a small firm parcel. Cut a slit in the top and garnish with the chili and coriander. 

For the adventurous palate, a great side dish that compliments this recipe is Jaew Bong.  Discover more about Jaew Bong, check out www.jaewbong.com.

Enjoy..

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