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Taiwanese Oyster Omelette & Night Market Food

↳ from Tainan, Taiwan

A night-market classic: eggs and oysters fried in a chewy starch batter with a sweet-chilli sauce.

History

The dish is said to come from Fujian and the Hokkien community. Night markets like Shilin and Raohe make it known.

Ingredients

  • Oysters
  • Eggs
  • Sweet potato starch
  • Green vegetables
  • Garlic
  • Sweet-sour chilli sauce

How it's made

  1. Mix starch with water into a batter
  2. Fry oysters on a flat griddle
  3. Pour in batter and eggs
  4. Add greens and fry
  5. Top with sauce

Ratings & notes

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