Oyster Pancake Delight (蚵仔煎)

蚵仔煎 (Oyster Pancake Delight) is a popular street food in Taiwan, known for its crispy texture and savory flavor. This recipe will guide you through creating this delicious dish at home.

Oyster Pancake Delight (蚵仔煎)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup fresh oysters
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 stalks scallions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lard or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, water, eggs, salt, and white pepper to make the pancake batter.
  2. Gently fold in the fresh oysters, bean sprouts, and chopped scallions into the batter.
  3. Heat lard or vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  4. Pour a ladle of the batter mixture into the pan, spreading it out to form a pancake shape.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Repeat the process for the remaining batter.
  7. Serve the oyster pancakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Non-stick pan Ladle

Tools

Spatula Cooking tongs

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Enjoy the oyster pancakes with a side of pickled vegetables and a cold beverage.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Ensure the pan is hot enough before pouring the batter to achieve a crispy texture.

Cost

$15