Stewed eggs, traditional Thai food

history

Stewed egg is one of the dishes that Thai people are most familiar with. For some people have seen stewed eggs as a delicious food since childhood. But does anyone know that stewed eggs are a food from China that has been adapted to suit the tastes of Thai people more? In which Chinese food is considered to be widespread in Thailand in a variety of menus. Soybean egg is another outstanding menu that has been updated and has gained widespread popularity. The original recipe would be beef stew, but upon entering Thailand, it became a stew in various forms. But the popular one is stewed eggs. Because it is easy to make and can be eaten by both children and adults as well.

    The name “Phalo” used in Thai style is derived from the Hokkien Chinese that call this menu “Phalo” or “Phalo”. In the original recipe, the cooking process focuses on using meat to be boiled with powder. Chinese cabbage and spices until the meat is tender, then simmered in brown sugar. Ready to put various seasonings that is salt, soy sauce and a number of spices Mix well and simmer until cooked. Soybeans will focus mainly on spices and season with salt and soy sauce. until the water comes out reddish brown. Thai stewed eggs All spices and condiments are pre-made. So it is easy to cook and Thai people like to add star anise and cinnamon.

raw material

• 6 eggs
•  Hard tofu, cut into triangles, 8 pieces
•  Pork Belly 300 g.
• 3 coriander roots
• 5 cloves of Thai garlic
• 1/2 tbsp pepper
• 1/4 cup palm sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 5 star anise
• 3 cups of water
• Coriander, for garnish

Steps for making scrambled eggs

1.  Bring a pot of water to cover the egg and set it on the gas stove. Add a little salt Followed by eggs left at normal temperature. Bring to a boil over high heat for 10 minutes. When the time is up, place the eggs in cold water to stop the heat. When the eggs have cooled, peel them and set aside
2. Put coriander root, garlic and pepper into a mortar and pound thoroughly. To be fried with oil.TIP : The pounded coriander root, garlic, and pepper are called "Sam Klao", which will add aroma and flavor to our stewed egg dishes.
3. Set the pot on the gas stove on medium heat. Then add vegetable oil to it. When the oil is hot, add the three ingredients and stir until fragrant. Then add palm sugar and stir and simmer until dark brown over medium heat. The dark color of the stew is obtained from this brown color. Waiting for people not to burn sugar When the sugar has simmered and turns darker, add the pork belly and stir a little.
4.  Put water into the pot. Followed by anise and cinnamon. Followed by adding the peeled egg and hard tofu cut into triangles. Then season with salt and simmer for 50 minutes.
5.  When the time is up, scoop the stewed pork into the cup. garnish with coriander Now, it can be served to you, sir.

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