Chinese
Chinese - Hakka and Teochew
Teochew Oyster Omelet
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 200g fresh small oysters
- • 4 large eggs
- • 100g sweet potato starch, mixed with 120ml water
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 100g garlic chives or spring onions, chopped
- • 1/2 tsp white pepper
- • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Drain the oysters and whisk the eggs with the fish sauce and white pepper.
2
Phase 2
Stir the starch slurry into the eggs.
3
Phase 3
Heat the oil in a wide pan, add the oysters, and cook 2 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the batter and tilt the pan to spread; cook 3 minutes until set underneath.
5
Phase 5
Flip and cook 2 minutes more, folding the omelet.
6
Phase 6
Scatter with chives and serve hot with chili sauce.