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Recipes by Category » Salads » Thai Egg Salad | Yum Kai Tom

Published: Apr 18, 2019 · Modified: Mar 29, 2021 by Nart · This post may contain affiliate links.

Thai Egg Salad | Yum Kai Tom

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thai medium boiled egg salad on a white plate

With Easter right around the corner, I can’t help wanting to share this Thai boiled egg salad or yum kai tom (ยำไข่ต้ม) recipe. Not only is this egg salad super delish, but it’s also healthy, cheap and easy to make.

thai medium boiled egg salad on a white plate

With only a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this salad in just about 15 minutes. Although Thai people love to have this dish as a side to plain rice congee (salad and congee – I know), it’s actually also an awesome appetizer and a great way to put your hard-boiled Easter eggs to good use because it’s low-fat and protein-packed. I mean, who doesn’t like the idea of a healthy boiled egg salad recipe without mayonnaise?

thai medium boiled egg salad on a white plate

The Boiled Eggs

I personally like medium-boiled eggs in my Thai egg salad but hard-boiled eggs are absolutely fine. If you’re gonna use your hard-boiled Easter eggs, I can assure you that nothing will go wrong. But if you’re gonna make this salad from scratch, and you enjoy medium-boiled eggs, then you MUST go for medium-boiled. 😍😍 For those of you who can’t be bothered to memorize how to achieve the perfect medium boiled egg, I highly recommend you invest in an egg timer. They’re just so cheap and great for someone who sometimes keeps fresh eggs in the fridge and sometimes at room temperature like me.

thai medium boiled egg salad on a white plate

Note that the dressing of this egg salad contains lime juice and is therefore best eaten fresh. If you want to prepare this egg salad for a party or something in advance, make sure you store the eggs and dressing separately and only mix them when you’re about to serve.

I hope I’ve tempted you to try this quick and healthy egg salad recipe because, seriously, no one should miss out on this eggy goodness! 🥚🐣

thai medium boiled egg salad on a white plate

Thai Egg Salad | Yum Kai Tom Recipe

This Thai egg salad is healthy, delicious, cheap and easy to make! It's great as an appetizer or a side to plain rice congee. Also a great way to put your hard-boiled Easter eggs to good use!
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Nart

Ingredients

  • 5 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2½ teaspoons sugar
  • 6 shallots thinly sliced
  • 2 red bird's eye chiles chopped
  • 2 boiled eggs
  • 9 cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Add lime juice, fish sauce and sugar to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at high heat for about 20 seconds.
  • Fully dissolve the sugar by stirring the mixture with a spoon.
  • Add shallots and bird's eye chiles to the dressing and mix.
  • Use a thin thread to quarter the eggs and arrange them on a plate.
  • Drizzle all the salad dressing over the eggs and garnish with cilantro leaves.
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  1. Monica says

    July 09, 2020 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    These eggs look so elegant and pretty! I love learning about how they are traditionally served – definitely something I had not known much about before. Thanks for this informative and helpful recipe!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:17 am

      You’re very welcome 🙂

      Reply
  2. Irina says

    July 09, 2020 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    I love the recipe for this egg salad. It looks so appetizing and sounds delicious. I love the color, too! 🙂 Bookmarking.

    Reply
    • Nart says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:16 am

      Thanks so much Irina 🙂

      Reply
  3. SHANIKA says

    July 09, 2020 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    This Egg Salad is so unique and is loaded with so much flavor!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:15 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Kushigalu says

    July 09, 2020 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    Love Thai flavors but never tried a egg salad. Looks so delicious and flavorful. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:15 am

      It is delicious and flavorful, hehe. Super easy to make. Please give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    July 09, 2020 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    This Thai egg salad recipe is so delicious! I love the flavor that the cilantro adds!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:14 am

      Thanks Emily! Glad you love it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Laura | Wandercooks says

    April 15, 2020 at 9:40 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never made thai egg salad before but it looks sooo delicious, I can’t wait to give it a crack! 😀

    Reply
    • Nart says

      April 27, 2020 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you! Give it a try, it won’t disappoint. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sara Welch says

    April 15, 2020 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    Those are perfectly cooked eggs! This looks delicious; excited to make this for lunch tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      April 27, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      Thank you! Hope you liked the dish. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Biana says

    April 15, 2020 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    So simple, yet so delicious and elegant! I love eggs, but have never prepared them this way. Will have to try!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      April 27, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      Thank you very much! Please enjoy. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jeannette says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:21 am

    5 stars
    What an amazingly delicious and simple recipe! I love everything about your cooking! Pinned for later!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      April 27, 2020 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you so much Jeannette. You’re so kind! <3

      Reply
  10. Tawnie Kroll says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:01 am

    5 stars
    Looks so so amazing I can’t wait to make this for me and my hubby!

    Reply
    • Nart says

      April 27, 2020 at 9:25 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Mangyan Travs says

    August 07, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    I like your food preparation and design, very elegant and the pictures already saying so much flavour in it.. delicious!

    Reply
    • nart says

      August 08, 2019 at 11:10 am

      Thank you so much! <3

      Reply
  12. Sarah Winton says

    June 27, 2019 at 11:42 pm

    Your photos are beautiful Nart and your recipes look delicious!

    Reply
    • nart says

      July 04, 2019 at 7:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Sarah!

      Reply
  13. Caroline says

    April 19, 2019 at 8:05 am

    Narttttttt…. where is the medium boiled egg recipe? …. I want to achieve perfection!

    Reply
    • nart says

      April 22, 2019 at 10:14 pm

      Carrotttttt! I actually used an egg timer! 😛

      Reply

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