Thai Son-in-Law Eggs Recipe (Kai Look Keuy)

Kai look keuy, or Thai son-in-law eggs, combines fried hard-boiled eggs with an easy and flavorful sauce, making it a delightful dish.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1/3 cup fried shallots (sliced)
• 6 fried dried chilies
• 3 tbsp water
• 4 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 3 1/2 tbsp palm sugar (chop to measure)
• 1 tbsp coriander (chopped, for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1For soft-boiled eggs, boil for 5–6 minutes. For hard-boiled eggs, give them 8–10 minutes in boiling water.
2. 2Fry the eggs in a wok until they’re golden-brown.
3. 3Slice shallots and deep-fry them until they’re crispy and golden.
4. 4Drop the dried chilies into the oil for 10 seconds.
5. 5In a pan, mix water, tamarind paste, palm sugar, and fish sauce. Heat it up over low to medium heat until the sugar melts away into a sauce.
6. 6Slice your boiled eggs in half and arrange them on a plate. Drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with fresh coriander.