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

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

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

Golden-fried eggs drizzled with a sweet, tangy tamarind sauce and topped with crispy shallots—what’s not to love? Thai Son-in-Law Eggs, or Kai Look Keuy (ไข่ลูกเขย), is a simple yet delicious dish that brings together crispy textures and bold, sweet-savory flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Steps

  • How to Cook Thai Son-in-Law Eggs:

    1. Hard-boil eggs for about 8–10 minutes.

      4 eggs in basket above a pot with boiling waterBoiling 4 eggs

    2. Transfer them to an ice bath or cool water, then peel. Pat the eggs dry before frying.

      Draining 4 eggs and a bowl of cold water2 hands peeling hard boiled eggA hand holding paper and dry off hard boiled eggs4 hard boiled eggs in a plate

    3. Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Carefully add the peeled eggs and fry until the skin is golden brown and blistered. Be careful—they can pop! Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

      A plate of hard boiled eggs above a pot with frying oilA plate of hard boiled eggs above a pot with frying oil

    4. In the same oil used earlier (strain if needed), fry thinly sliced shallots until golden and crispy. Remove and drain fried shallot on paper towels.

      A plate of sliced shallot above frying potFrying sliced shallots

    5. (optional) If you are using lemongrass, cut into short sticks and lightly bruise it. Add it to the sauce for extra Thai aroma

      A hand mashed lemon grass

    6. In a sauce pan, combine: tamarind paste, palm sugar, fish sauce and lemongrass. Simmer over low heat until it thickens slightly—about 2–3 minutes. The sauce should be glossy and coat the back of a spoon.

      A hand mashed lemon grassA hand mashed lemon grassA hand mashed lemon grassA hand holding a bowl of mashed lemongrass

    7. Slice the fried eggs in half and place on a plate.

      Cut eggs on chopping boardCut eggs on a round plate.

    8. Slowly pouring the sauce over the top.

      A bowl of sauce above cut eggs.

    9. Sprinkle with crispy shallots, red chili flakes or sliced chilies (if using), and fresh cilantro.

      A bowl of chili flakes above the eggs.A bowl of fried shallots about the plate of eggs.Thai Son-in-Law Eggs Recipe

Recipe Notes

Tips

Thai Son-in-Law Eggs (Kai Look Keuy) are crispy fried eggs topped with sweet-tangy tamarind sauce and crunchy shallots.

Simple to make and full of Thai flavor!

Let me know how you like it!