Baked Eggs with Coconut Milk and Cilantro

A delicate breakfast dish featuring eggs baked in creamy coconut milk, topped with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and crispy shallots for a Thai-inspired morning meal.

2 servings
17 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Virgin coconut or vegetable oil
  • 2 whole large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon green hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fried shallots

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 300°F. Coat 2 small ramekins or other ovenproof dishes with oil. Add 1 large egg and 1 Tbsp. coconut milk to each. Set on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until eggs are barely set, 11-14 minutes; season with salt.

    14 min

  2. 2.

    Toss cilantro in a small bowl with lime juice and hot sauce; season with salt. Top eggs with cilantro mixture and shallots.

    3 min

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