Description
Tired of the same mundane breakfast routine? It's time to spice things up with a flavorful twist with Thai Cha Om Omelette. This hearty breakfast with added Acacia greens makes the perfect high-protein breakfast to fuel you up for the day! Ready in 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- Eggs. 4 large or 5 medium eggs.
- 1 cup cha om leaves, use only the top tender leafy parts
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce, mega chef brand was used
- 1 tablespoon golden mountain seasoning sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup oil
Instructions
- Prep the Cha Om leaves, fresh or frozen. Remove the fresh Cha-Om from the woody stalks. Be careful of the sharp thorns, especially on the fresh leaves.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and add the sauces, garlic, and salt. Whisked together well.
- Chop the Ca Om into 3-inch pieces and add to the eggs. Mix the layer of Cha-om leaf with the whisked eggs until the eggs coat all the leaves thoroughly.
- Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. If using a medium pan, your cha om omelette will be thicker and may need 1-2 extra minutes to cook through.
- Heat a medium skillet on medium-high. Add oil. Once hot, add the egg mixture.
- Let the eggs be cooked undisturbed for 3-4 minutes or until the eggs start, the edges crisp, and the omelette turns golden brown.
- Carefully flip the omelette over and do your best not to break it. Let it cook for 2-3 more minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a large flat plate and use paper towels to absorb excess oil. Done.
Let it cool before slicing it into small squares and serve on a serving plate with Nam Prik Pla on the side and jasmine rice.
Notes
- Fresh Cha Om can be found in Asian markets. Look for a long-stemmed green leafy vegetable with delicate small leaves and a pungent odor.
- Remove thorny stems before using Cha Om in your omelette for a smoother texture.
- Cha Om, especially when frozen and thawed, can have a strong and unpleasant smell. Use it quickly to prevent the overpowering smell from spreading in your fridge and kitchen!
- Soak Cha Om leaves in water before use to minimize the unpleasant smell.
- To serve Cha Om as an appetizer, cut them into large square chunks for a meaty bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Easy recipes
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai