Khai Luk Kuei Gaeng Khiao Wan (Thai Green Curry Boiled Egg Curry)
Soft boiled eggs halved in a fragrant coconut green curry sauce with peas, a cheap and cheerful supper.
Made with Thai green curry paste. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.55 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Lower the eggs into a pan of boiling water and cook for 8 minutes for just set yolks. Cool in cold water, then peel and halve.
8 min - 2
Cook the jasmine rice to the packet instructions.
- 3
Heat the oil in a wide pan over a medium heat. Fry your ready made Thai green curry paste (see the base recipe) for 2 minutes.
2 min - 4
Add the coconut milk, water, fish sauce and sugar and simmer for 8 minutes.
8 min - 5
Add the peas and pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
3 min - 6
Add the eggs cut side up and warm through for 2 minutes. Scatter with Thai basil and serve with rice.
Tips
- Lower eggs into boiling water and time them for an even result.
- Add the eggs at the end so they do not turn rubbery.
- Stir in a handful of spinach with the peas for more greens.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use hard boiled eggs?
Yes. Boil for 10 minutes for a firm yolk and warm them in the sauce.
Is this vegetarian?
Not with shrimp paste in the base and fish sauce. Use a vegetarian paste and soy free seasoning for a vegetarian version.
How many eggs per person?
Two eggs each makes a good main with rice.
More made with thai green curry paste
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
