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Scrambled Eggs with Oysters
Credit: Jun Takagi
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This version of a classic Tainan snack comes from Cheng Lee Chin-o, housewife and entrepreneur. She uses Chinese celery, which is stronger in flavor than ordinary celery; if you do too, use half as much as the amount given for celery below.
1/4 cup ketchup
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
1/4 cup plus 1/2 tsp. sweet potato flour
1 tsp. Chinese dark soy sauce
10–12 shucked small oysters
2 eggs
2 tbsp. lard
2 tbsp. finely chopped celery
2 stems (without leaves) cilantro, chopped
2 cups mung bean sprouts, heads and tails trimmed
1 scallion, white part only, trimmed and chopped
Freshly ground white pepper
1. Put ketchup, garlic, 1/2 tsp. of the sweet potato flour, 1/2 tsp. of the soy sauce, and 1/2 cup water into a small pot and stir until flour dissolves. Cook sauce over medium-high heat, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Keep sauce warm over lowest heat.
2. Put oysters into a medium bowl and toss with 2 tbsp. of the sweet potato flour. Rinse oysters under cold running water, drain, and pat dry with paper towels. Put oysters into a clean dry medium bowl, toss with remaining sweet potato flour, and set aside. Lightly beat eggs and remaining soy sauce together in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Heat lard in a wok over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add oysters, celery, and cilantro stems and stir-fry until celery is just tender, about 30 seconds. Add bean sprouts and 2 tsp. water and stir-fry until sprouts are translucent, about 1 minute.
4. Stir in scallions, then pour eggs over oysters and vegetables, cover wok, and cook until eggs are just set, about 15 seconds. Season to taste with pepper. Divide between 2 plates and serve with sauce.
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The 64 uses for eggs is the most inviting and interesting collection of recipes I've encountered. Can't wait to try some of them, especially the Scrambled Eggs with Oysters and the Russian Egg and Mushroom Salad. Thanks!!
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