Thai Crab Omelette

Ingredients

• 200g (7 oz) crab meat 200g (7 oz) crab meat
• 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional) 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 spring onions, chopped 2 spring onions, chopped
• Handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped Handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• Handful of fresh Thai basil leaves, torn Handful of fresh Thai basil leaves, torn

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 220 kcal / 920 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 14g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 4g, 1g
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and ground white pepper.
2. 2.
   Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced onion, and sauté until fragrant.
3. 3.
   Add the crab meat to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
4. 4.
   Pour the egg mixture into the pan, ensuring it covers the crab meat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is set.
5. 5.
   Flip the omelette carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
6. 6.
   Transfer the omelette to a serving plate and garnish with sliced red chili (if desired), chopped spring onions, cilantro leaves, and torn Thai basil leaves.
7. 7.
   Serve hot with steamed rice or as a standalone dish.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Crab meat — Ensure the crab meat is cooked and cleaned properly before using it in the recipe to avoid any unpleasant flavors or textures.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add a few slices of Thai bird's eye chili to the omelette.
• Serve the Thai Crab Omelette with a side of sweet chili sauce for dipping.
• Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms for added texture and flavor.
• Use a non-stick pan to ensure the omelette doesn't stick and is easy to flip.
• Garnish the omelette with a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a tangy twist.

Serving advice

Serve the Thai Crab Omelette as a main dish with steamed jasmine rice and a side of fresh cucumber slices.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, place the Thai Crab Omelette on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with additional herbs and chili slices. Serve it on a colorful Thai-inspired plate for an authentic touch.