Taiwanese Omelette (chhai-po nng, 菜脯蛋)

A classic Taiwanese egg side dish suitable as a standalone item or mixed in with congee.

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 5 ounces preserved daikon, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons green onion, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • Vegetable oil

Preserved daikon comes in two varieties, sweet or salty, this recipe uses the salty variety. Available at your local Asian supermarket.

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1. Measure out 5 ounces of preserved daikon.
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2. Soak daikon in cold water.

 

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3. Slice the green onion into discs.

 

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4. 3 tablespoons worth of green onions.

 

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5. Drain and chop daikon.

 

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6. Beat eggs into a smooth mixture.

 

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7. Add green onions to the eggs.

 

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8. Add four tablespoons of water to the egg mixture.
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9. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

 

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10. Add daikon and fry until fragrant, a few minutes.

 

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11. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

 

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12. Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet along with half of the fried daikon. Set temperature to medium low.

 

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13. Spread out daikon in a single layer.

 

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14. Add half of the egg mixture to the skillet.
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15. When the omelette solidifies (it moves as a single piece when shaking the skillet) carefully flip to the other side.
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16. Remove omelette to a serving platter and repeat with remaining ingredients.

17. Enjoy your creation!

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