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                     Kai Look Koei (Son-In-Law Eggs)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Condiments                       *Thai

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6                    eggs
                        oil for deep-frying
   1      small         onion -- finely sliced
   4      tablespoons   fish sauce
   2      tablespoons   sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      chili powder

Hard-boil/cook the eggs for 6-8 minutes. Rinse n cold water and shell. Heat
the oil in the deep-fryer or work until a light haze appears. Using a
slotted spoon, lower the eggs into the oil and fry gently, turning
carefully, until they are a light golden brown. Remove from the oil, drain,
halve lengthwise and arrange on a serving dish. Set aside. In a small frying
pan, heat the remaining oil until a light haze appears. Fry the sliced onion
until crisp and deep brown. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, drain
and set aside.  There should be a film of oil left in the pan. Turn the heat
down low and add the fish sauce, sugar and chili. Cook slowly, stirring,
until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to cook for about a minute until the
mixture thickens, then add the reserved onions and stir for a few seconds to
mix. Remove immediately from the heat, pour over the eggs and serve.

This dish is famous in Thailand as much for its name as its taste. 'Eggs',
needless to say, is a euphemism!

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