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Taiwanese Oyster Omelette

Name: Taiwanese Oyster Omelette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Fresh oysters, 8, shucked and drained; Large eggs, 3; Fish sauce, 1 tbsp; Sweet potato starch, 2 tbsp; Water, 3 tbsp; Cooking oil, 1 tbsp; Ketchup, 2 tbsp; Oyster sauce, 1 tbsp; Soy sauce, 1 tbsp; Sugar, 1 tbsp; Water, 1/4 cup; Corn starch, 1 tsp; Chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp; Bean sprouts, 1 small handful

This Taiwanese Oyster Omelette combines fresh oysters with eggs, sweet potato starch, and a unique sweet-savory sauce, delivering both texture and flavor in every bite.

4.1(411 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 16, 2025

Taiwanese Oyster Omelette — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Omelette

Sweet & Savory Sauce

Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 304 kcal
Protein: 15 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Fat: 15.5 g
Fiber: 1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 608 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbs: 51 g
Fat: 31 g
Fiber: 2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Fresh oysters 8, shucked and drained	80	9	5	2	0
Large eggs 3	210	18	1	15	0
Fish sauce 1 tbsp	10	1	1	0	0
Sweet potato starch 2 tbsp	70	0	17	0	1
Water 3 tbsp	0	0	0	0	0
Cooking oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Ketchup 2 tbsp	30	0	8	0	0
Oyster sauce 1 tbsp	10	0	2	0	0
Soy sauce 1 tbsp	10	1	1	0	0
Sugar 1 tbsp	49	0	12	0	0
Water 1/4 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Corn starch 1 tsp	8	0	2	0	0
Chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp	1	0	0	0	0
Bean sprouts 1 small handful	10	1	2	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Oysters

1
Rinse and drain oysters
Rinse the oysters under cold water and drain well.
2
Pat dry
Pat dry with paper towels.
3
Season oysters
Mix the oysters with fish sauce in a bowl and set aside.

Making the Omelette Batter

1
Combine starch and water
In a small bowl, combine sweet potato starch and water, mix thoroughly.
Tip: Ensure the starch mixture is lump-free for a smooth omelette base.
2
Beat eggs
Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and add in the starch mixture.
3
Whisk mixture
Whisk until smooth.
Tip: Whisk the egg mixture just before cooking for a fluffy omelette.

How to Make Taiwanese Oyster Omelette

Total time: 40 min · Yields 2 servings

1
Cook oysters
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oysters and cook for 1-2 minutes until they just begin to firm up.
2
Form omelette
Pour the omelette mixture over the oysters. Cook until the edges are slightly crispy and the eggs are set.
3
Prepare sauce
In another saucepan, combine sauce ingredients and heat over medium heat until thickened.