Vegan Thai Omelet | Kai Jeow Cha Om

Step 1

Assemble all the ingredients.

Step 2

Pick and wash the tender leaves of the Cha Om.

Step 3

Blanch and refresh the Cha Om in some boiling water for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the chickpea flour, baking powder, turmeric, salt and pepper to mixing bowl - Whisk all these dry ingredients together.

Step 5

Add the water and whisk well until smooth.

Step 6

Allow batter to rest for at least 1 hour in the fridge.

Step 7

Add the Cha Om and mix into the batter.

Step 8

Add 10ml of oil to frying pan and heat.

Step 9

Add about 1/4 of the batter, just until the Cha Om batter covers the bottom of the pan - do not make it to thick.

Step 10

Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and then flip.

Step 11

Cook until golden brown on the other side - add another splash of oil if necessary to get a nice golden brown crispy exterior on the omelet.

Step 12

When cooked, transfer to paper towel, drain excess oil. Put onto a chopping board and cut into bitesize serving pieces.

Step 13

Serve with your favourite Nam Prik!