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Oyster Omelette
Taiwan
The iconic dish of Taiwan's night markets. The smell wafts through every shi lin and Raohe market.
Taiwanese night market oyster omelette — small oysters in a tapioca starch and egg mixture, fried until crispy, served with a sweet chilli sauce. The definitive Taiwan night market dish.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
450 kcal
Serves
2
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
200gsmall fresh oysters
3eggs, beaten
3 tbsptapioca starch dissolved in 100ml water
100gbaby spinach or sweet potato leaves
oilfor frying
sweet chilli and soy dipping sauceto serve
Method
1
Heat oil. Pour tapioca starch mixture into pan. Add oysters.
2
When set, push to side. Scramble eggs. Combine.
3
Add greens. Fold into an omelette shape.
4
Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Chef's Tip
The tapioca starch creates a chewy, slightly gelatinous texture that distinguishes this from a regular omelette.
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