Crispy Fried Yam with Egg

Ingredients

• 2 cups (300g) yam, peeled and cut into thin strips 2 cups (300g) yam, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 4 eggs 4 eggs
• 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 1 red chili, thinly sliced
• 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
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 5g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the minced garlic and sliced onion to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
3. 3.
   Add the yam strips to the pan and fry until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. 4.
   In the same pan, crack the eggs and fry until the edges are crispy and the yolks are still slightly runny.
5. 5.
   Return the yam strips to the pan and mix them with the fried eggs.
6. 6.
   Add the red chili, fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar to the pan. Stir-fry for another minute to combine all the flavors.
7. 7.
   Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
8. 8.
   Serve hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Yam — Make sure to cut the yam into thin strips to ensure even frying and crispiness.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add more red chili or sprinkle some chili flakes on top.
• Serve the dish with a squeeze of lime juice for a tangy twist.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for added flavor and texture.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences by adding more or less of the sauces and spices.
• Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the yam to achieve a crispy texture.

Serving advice

Serve the Crispy Fried Yam with Egg as a main dish accompanied by steamed jasmine rice or as a side dish alongside other Thai favorites like Pad Thai or Green Curry.

Presentation advice

Arrange the golden yam strips and lacy fried eggs on a serving platter, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, and serve with a sprinkle of red chili slices for an appealing presentation.