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