Description
A variation of the sour orange curry (Gaeng Som). The star ingredient is a deep-fried omelet stuffed with 'Cha-om' (Acacia leaves), known for their pungent, sulfurous aroma.
Restaurants serving Gaeng Som Cha-om Kai
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Cha-om(Acacia leaves)
- Egg
- Gaeng Som paste
- Tamarind
- Fish sauce
Instructions
- Chop Cha-om leaves, mix with egg, deep-fry into a thick omelet.
- Cut omelet into squares, submerge in hot Gaeng Som broth.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cha-om pungent aroma、Tamarind
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chives (texture sub, lacks the unique smell)
Pairing
White Rice
Trivia
[Trivia] Raw Cha-om smells sulfuric and foul, but when fried with egg, it magically transforms into a highly addictive, nutty flavor.
Eating tips & etiquette
Place the omelet squares, which have absorbed the soup like a sponge, over rice and eat.
Allergen
Egg, Fish