Fried Oyster Omelette (Orh Jian 蚵仔煎) – Crispy or Gooey Or Both?
- erinna Chng
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
Fried Oyster Omelette (Orh Jian) is a hawker favourite dish in Singapore. It’s cooked with simple ingredients such as eggs and starch, topped with ocean-fresh, juicy oysters. Definitely a sinfully yummy indulgence.
Some people prefer to have a plate of Crispy Orh Jian while some prefer the gooey, starchy ones. Personally, I prefer to have the best of both world.
After several month of testing on the type of starches used and starch-to-water ratio (ok I admit I did took many breaks in between), here’s the recipe for everyone! Yes, everyone! Be it Crispy, or Gooey, or Both Crispy and Gooey, this recipe can be customised to everyone’s preference.
This recipe uses a mixture of rice flour and sweet potato flour for a light, gooey and crispy batter.
For those who prefer crispy egg batter, slightly more oil will be required to “fry” the batter. For those who prefer gooey ones, just enough oil to prevent the batter and egg from sticking onto the pan will do.
Cook this dish over medium high heat.
1
Searing the Beef
Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.
2
Mushroom Duxelles
Cook the mushrooms until all moisture evaporates to prevent soggy pastry. Aim for a thick, paste-like consistency.
3
Puff Pastry Handling
Keep the puff pastry cold to avoid softness. Chill if it becomes too soft, and score the top lightly without cutting through.
Notes
1
Preparing the Batter, Egg and Oysters
Prepare 3 separate bowls - one for the flour mixture, one for the egg and one for marinating the oysters
Add all the ingredients required for flour mixture and mix well.
Set aside
Repeat the same for egg mixture and marinating the oysters.
Frying the Omelette & Batter (For CRISPY ONLY Orh Jian)
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium high heat
When the oil is hot, add in the flour batter.
Pour the batter into the heated pan with oil and fry until the batter is set (when it become translucent.
Separate the fried batter into smaller pieces and allow the break up batter to fry till crispy
Flip the batter to the other side and continue to fry until crispy. Add more oil if required
Add egg after the batter become crispy on both side.
Allow the egg to cook until it turn golden brown and then flip to the other side and cook until golden brown.
Break the egg and flour mixture into smaller pieces and transfer it to a serving plate.
Frying the Omelette & Batter (For GOOEY ONLY Orh Jian)
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium high heat
When the oil is hot, add in the flour batter.
Pour the batter into the heated pan with oil and fry until the batter is set (when it become translucent.
Add egg after the batter become translucent and allow the egg to cook until it turn golden brown Flip to the other side and cook until golden brown.
Break the egg and flour mixture into smaller pieces and transfer it to a serving plate.
Frying the Omelette & Batter (For CRISPY & GOOEY Orh Jian)
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium high heat
When the oil is hot, add in half of the flour batter.
Fry the batter until the batter is set (when it become translucent.
Separate the fried batter into smaller pieces and allow the break-up batter to fry till crispy
Flip the batter to the other side and continue to fry until crispy. Add more oil if required
Add the remaining half of the flour mixture and continue to cook the batter until it become translucent.
Add the egg mixture and allow the egg to cook until it turn golden brown and then flip to the other side and cook until golden brown.
Break the egg and flour mixture into smaller pieces and transfer it to a serving plate.
Frying the Oysters
Add 1 tablespoon of oil into the heated pan
Add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic into the heated oil
Fry until fragrance.
Pour in the marinated oysters with the marinates (and chili paste)
Quickly stir fry for about 10 to 15 sec or when the oysters are cooked but not overcooked.
Remove the oysters from the frying pan and top over the starchy omelette
Continue to reduce the marinates if it's still very wet and pour the reduction over the oysters
Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve
Instructions
Quality Fresh 2 beef fillets ( approximately 14 ounces each )
Quality Olive oil
4 cups Chestnut Mushrooms
1 sprig fresh thyme
4 cups puff pastry
8 slices Parma ham
2 egg yolks
beaten with 1 tbsp water and a pinch of salt
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Beef Wellington
2 tbsp olive oil
7 oz beef trimmings
4 large shallots ( peeled and sliced )
12 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
Splash of red wine vinegar
3 cups red wine
3 cups beef stock
Red Wine Sauce
Fried Oyster Omelette (Orh Jian 蚵仔煎) - Crispy or Gooey Or Both?
Head Chef
eckitchensg
Servings :
1 pax for main, 2 to 3 pax as side dish.
Calories:
813 Calories / Serve
Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
10 min
Rest Time
0 min
Total Time
20 min
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