Thai chef fries 7 eggs simultaneously in wok
Thai-style crispy fried eggs are an iconic pairing with our unofficial national dish – Pad Krapao. That’s why netizens got excited when they saw a Thai chef cooking 7 eggs on the same wok.
Here’s how he did it and where you can find his restaurant.
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Making Thai-style fried eggs on wok
Thai-style fried eggs are cooked in a wok on super high heat and constantly spooning the hot oil over the top of the egg. This is so that the egg can have a golden brown and crispy bottom along with a runny yolk.
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You can imagine that this takes a lot of care to do well. So that’s why it amazed Thai netizens to see a chef so proficient at frying eggs that he’s doing 7 on the same wok. The chef says in the description that he is doing this to save on time and oil.
The role of eggs in Thai cuisine
Eggs are a huge part of creating proper balance in the flavour bombs that Thai cuisine typically serves.
Our Tom Yum Goong and Pad Krapao are well known throughout the world. But these dishes are simply incomplete unless you have an omelette with the Tom Yum or a crispy fried egg with your Krapao.
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And it’s imperative that these fried eggs are super crispy but also have a runny yolk. These add some much-needed texture to the dish.
Netizens want to know where he cooks
The clip went viral on TikTok with 1.4 million views and loads of people weighing in on his skills.
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Translation: You must be a Chinese chef. I was also taught how to crack eggs with one hand from a Chinese chef. What a clean kitchen. PS: Could you do this on a non-stick pan?
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Translation: Reminds me of the latest season of MasterChef. They had contestants fry eggs and they could not break more than two yolks.
One user even wanted to know where his restaurant is, which also prompted a video follow-up demonstrating some humour.
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Translation: Where in Chiang Rai is this restaurant? I would like to go have a taste.
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Translation: I’m cooking at Bor Kung Pao Chiang Mai (บ.กุ้งเผา เชียงใหม่). Don’t forget to drop by if anyone is in Chiang Mai.
The video showcases how one might cook a spicy Pad Krapao without chilli and how to cook an omelette with a runny yolk.
The commotion around how to fry an egg may seem a little mundane, but it certainly shows the importance of mastering sides that elevate our star dishes.
The sidekick becomes the hero
In most Thai dishes, the egg is generally there to support the main dish. It’s a side thought to the star, the hero that is Tom Yum Goong or Pad Krapao.
But it’s clear that people see how important these eggs are to elevating the taste of the main dish. And in this wholesome story, t’was the humble fried egg that took centre stage as this skillful chef showed off his MasterChef-worthy techniques.
The lesson here is clear, to make our mains truly excellent, devote your love and attention to the sides as well for a truly next-level meal.
Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): @bong546566, @bong546566
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