O-A-Jian (Taiwanese Prawn Omelette)
A chewy, crisp edged starch and egg omelette with juicy prawns and greens, finished with a sweet and tangy red sauce.
- Time25 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the potato starch with the 150 ml water until smooth. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl with a pinch of white pepper.
- 2
For the sauce, stir the ketchup, sweet chilli sauce, tamari, 3 tablespoons of water and cornflour in a small pan. Cook over a medium heat for 2 minutes until glossy and slightly thick.
2 min - 3
Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan over a high heat. Add the prawns and pak choi and cook for 1 minute until the prawns turn pink.
1 min - 4
Stir the starch batter again, as it settles quickly, and pour it over the prawns. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes without moving, until the edges are set and it turns translucent.
1 min 30 s - 5
Pour the beaten egg over the top, scatter on the spring onions and cook for 2 minutes until the egg is almost set.
2 min - 6
Slide onto a plate, spoon the sauce on top and serve hot.
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