I’d like to dedicate this page to my beloved His Majesty King Phumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. This Sun Egg is called “Khai Phra Arthit” (Khai = Egg, Phra Arthit = Sun) in Thai was His Majesty’s culinary creation when he was young and lived overseas. It was his most favorite dish and he used to make it for his children. It is an omelet with grains of cooked rice. The recipe was provided to Thai Ministry of Commerce by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to publish in Thai Jasmin rice
Why it’s called “Sun Egg” , according to His Majesty “When you look through binoculars, the sun’s surface appears similar to grains of rice. In French, it’s called grain de riz.”
Sadly, His Majesty passed away on October 13th of 2016 at the age of 88 years old. He was the the world’s longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for 70 years. All Thais were devastated by his passing. To us, he was not just a King, he was kind, smart, highly educated, talented, down to earth and he was our father who worked tirelessly for his children his entire life. His passing is a great loss.
Today, I’m making the King’s Sun Egg to honor His Majesty.
For 1 serving, you’ll need about a cup of cooked Jasmin rice. This recipe is also a great way to use your leftover rice. In my opinion, Jasmin rice
Let me show you how to cook Jasmin rice
Let all the water drain.
Add some water. The ratio is 1:2. Today, I using 1 cup of Jasmine rice to 2 cups of water. Then, place inner pot in the rice cooker.
My rice cooker is the oldest cooking equipment in my kitchen. The only button it has is ‘Rice Cooking’ button. So, all I have to do is press the button. Once it’s done (about 15-20 minutes), the ‘Keep Warm’ button will lite up. After it’s cooked, I usually let it sit for about 10 minutes to let the water completely evaporate. I have had this rice cooker since 1999 and it’s still going strong. It’s the best investment ever. 🙂
If you’re cooking in a pot, bring it to a boil, then down to a medium-low simmer. Cover until the water completely gone and rice’s completely cook. If you eat a lot of rice, there’s no reason not to use a rice cooker. Rice cookers are easy, cheap and it will also keep your rice warm for a day or two.
O.k. we got some rice now. My husband walked into the kitchen this morning. He goes “It smells like popcorn in here”. Now we are hungry!
For 1 serving, you will need 1 cup of cooked Jasmin rice, add it into a mixing bowl. Crack 2 eggs into the bowl, add 2 teaspoons of Golden Mountain Seasoning Sauce
His Majesty’s original recipe calls for a few drops of Maggi sauce. (Overseas, where His Majesty spent his childhood, Fish Sauce
Mix everything together.
Heat up the oil in a pan, medium heat. To test if the oil is hot, drop a tiny bit of egg mixture into the pan. If it is sizzling, that means the pan is hot and ready.
Add the egg mixture into the pan.
Cook until the eggs are mostly set but the center is still a little runny and the bottom starts to turn golden brown.
Flip the eggs with a spatula. Don’t worry if it breaks, it does not have to stay in tact, it will still taste good. Let the other side cook until golden brown.
Turn off the heat, garnish with some chopped cilantro (optional). Serve hot with Sriracha sauce or Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Enjoy the King’s Sun Egg! I hope you give this recipe a try, the recipe card is below.
I also have a couple easy recipes for Thai Omelette if you want to try.
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of cooked Jasmin rice
- 2 teaspoon of Golden Mountain Seasoning Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or Canola oil
- a pinch of pepper (optional)
- chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
- First, make Jasmin rice (if you don't have the leftover rice). Rinse the rice in the inner pot of the rice cooker with water 2-3 times to get rid of the starch. Let all the water drain, add some water. The ratio is 1:2, today, you will need 1 cup of Jasmine rice to 2 cups of water. Then, place inner pot in the rice cooker.
- Cook the rice according to the rice cooker's instructions. After it's cooked, let it sit for about 10 minutes to let the water completely evaporate. If you're cooking in a pot, bring it to a boil, then down to a medium-low simmer. Cover until the water completely gone and rice's completely cook.
- Add 1 cup of cooked Jasmin rice into a mixing bowl. Crack 2 eggs into the bowl, add 2 teaspoons of Golden Mountain Seasoning Sauce and some pepper (optional). Mix everything together.
- Heat up the oil in a pan, medium heat. To test if the oil is hot, drop a tiny bit of egg mixture into the pan. If it is sizzling, that means the pan is hot and ready.
- Add the egg mixture into the pan. Cook until the eggs are mostly set but the center is still a little runny and the bottom starts to turn golden brown.
- Flip the eggs with a spatula. Don't worry if it breaks, it does not have to stay in tact, it will still taste good. Let the other side cook until golden brown.
- Turn off the heat, garnish with some chopped cilantro (optional). Serve hot with Sriracha sauce or Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. Enjoy the King's Sun Egg!
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