<i><b>Khai dao</b></i> (Thai script: ไข่ดาว; lit. "star egg") is a Thai style fried egg. Deep-frying the egg produces a crispy texture. <i>Khai dao</i> can be served as an additional accompaniment to a dish, such as in <i>kraphao mu rat khao khai dao</i> ("basil fried minced pork with rice and fried egg") or used in a Thai salad (<i>yam khai dao</i>). If a runny yolk is required, this is specified by saying <i>khai dao mai suk</i> (Thai script: ). Fried egg with a harder, set yolk is called <i>khai dao suk (pan klang)</i> (<i>"pan klang"</i> = medium). For fried egg salad a very hard, thoroughly set yolk is needed: <i>khai dao suk mak</i>.
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