STIR-FRIED PUMPKIN WITH EGG RECIPE
Discover how to cook a classic Thai comfort food with this easy Stir-fried Pumpkin with Egg recipe, or ‘Fak Thong Pad Khai’ (ฟักทองผัดไข่). This simple and healthy Thai recipe balances the natural sweetness of tender pumpkin with savoury scrambled eggs and the wonderful aroma of Thai sweet basil. It’s a quick and flavourful dish, perfect for a weeknight meal served with a bowl of steaming jasmine rice.
Ingredients (for 2 servings):
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 400g pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 large eggs
- A large handful of Thai sweet basil leaves
- A pinch of white pepper (optional)
Method:
- Heat the oil in a wok or a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the pumpkin cubes to the wok. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes to coat them in the garlic oil.
- Pour in the water, then season with the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and sugar. Stir well to combine everything.
- Cover the wok with a lid and let the pumpkin simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender but still holds its shape. Check by piercing a piece with a fork.
- Push the pumpkin to one side of the wok. Crack the eggs into the empty space and let them set for a moment before scrambling them until they are almost cooked through.
- Gently mix the scrambled eggs with the pumpkin. Try not to break up the pumpkin pieces too much.
- Turn off the heat. Add the Thai sweet basil leaves and gently fold them in until they have just wilted.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. A pinch of white pepper can be added for a little extra warmth. Serve immediately with hot jasmine rice.
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Note:
- Choosing Your Pumpkin: A good quality, mature cooking pumpkin will have the best sweet flavour and fluffy texture for this dish.
- Storage: This dish is best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
