lunch · dairy-free
Taiwanese oyster omelette (o-a-jian)
Night-market omelette of oysters, eggs and greens set in a chewy starch batter, with sweet-savory red sauce.
- Time
- 25min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains egg, soy and molluscs.
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Method
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1
Simmer sauce ingredients until thick.
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2
Sear oysters in a hot oiled skillet 30 seconds.
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3
Pour the starch batter around and let it set.
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4
Crack eggs over, add greens and cook until the bottom is crisp and the oysters are opaque; flip.
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5
Plate and pour the sauce over.
