Shrimp Omelet
A savior for those who hate oysters! Mochimochi grill featuring dried shrimp
Description
A street food gourmet dish using plenty of small, fresh peeled shrimp (Xia Ren) instead of oysters, cooked in the chewy sweet potato flour batter.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Peeled shrimp
- Sweet potato flour
- Egg
- Greens
- Special red sauce
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Remove veins from small fresh peeled shrimp, massage lightly with wine and salt to remove odor and draw out a plump texture.
- Prepare a thin batter of sweet potato flour, potato starch, and water.
- Heat lard on a griddle, arrange prepped shrimp and sauté briefly until they turn red.
- Pour batter over shrimp, crack and break an egg over it.
- Top with greens, flip the batter, and cook the other side crispy. Not overcooking the shrimp is key to keeping them plump.
- Plate and heavily pour the special red sauce based on ketchup and sweet miso.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sweetness of the red sauce
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought peeled shrimp (frozen), Potato starch
Pairing
Four Seasons Spring Tea or Tapioca Tea
Trivia
[For Everyone] The ultimate safe-haven menu for those (especially kids and tourists) who dislike the ocean smell or offal-like feel of oysters. Stalls always have both 'Oyster' and 'Shrimp' options.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Combine the contrast between the shrimp's plump texture and the batter's chewy texture with the sweet and savory sauce, stuffing your cheeks!
Allergen
Shrimp, Egg, Soy, Wheat (in sauce)