lauttimur.com - Taiwanese oyster omelette, also known as "o-a-chian" or "oh-ah-jian," is a popular street food in Taiwan. It's a flavorful dish that combines eggs, oysters, and a starchy batter. Here's a basic recipe to make Taiwanese oyster omelette at home:
Ingredients:
For the Batter:
- 1/2 cup sweet potato starch (you can also use tapioca starch or cornstarch)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
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For the Omelette:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup small to medium-sized fresh oysters, drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup Chinese or Napa cabbage, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Chopped cilantro and green onions for garnish
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Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the sweet potato starch, water, salt, and ground white pepper. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add about a tablespoon of oil and spread it around to coat the pan evenly.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped Chinese cabbage and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until it starts to wilt. Push the cabbage to one side of the pan.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the pan, covering the other half of the pan not occupied by the cabbage.
- Allow the eggs to cook for a minute or so until they start to set.
- Scatter the oysters evenly over the omelette.
- Give the sweet potato starch batter a good stir to make sure it's well mixed, and then slowly pour it over the omelette, covering everything.
- Drizzle the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar over the top of the omelette.
- Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the edges of the omelette start to crisp up and turn golden brown.
- Carefully flip half of the omelette over the other half using a spatula. Press down gently to make sure everything sticks together.
- Transfer the oyster omelette to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.
Serve the Taiwanese oyster omelette hot and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures. This recipe is a basic version, and you can customize it by adding other ingredients like shrimp, squid, or various vegetables. Enjoy your homemade Taiwanese oyster omelette!
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