Cantonese-Style Shrimp and Char Siu Omelet with Light Sauce

1. Prepare Shrimp

After patting the shrimp dry, mix them with ¼ teaspoon of cornstarch, ⅛ teaspoon of fine sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon of sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon of white pepper powder. Set them aside to marinate briefly.

2. Prepare Eggs

In a bowl, beat 4 large eggs with ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon of sugar, ½ teaspoon of toasted sesame oil, and ¼ teaspoon of white pepper powder. In a separate small bowl, mix 2½ teaspoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth, then add this slurry to the eggs and beat for about 30 seconds to combine thoroughly.

3. Prepare Optional Sauce

Combine ¼ cup of water, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce in a small saucepan. Simmer this mixture over medium-low heat until it reduces by half, which should take about 2 minutes.

4. Stir-Fry Shrimp and Pork

Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil. Once the oil is hot, stir-fry the shrimp for about 45 seconds until they start to turn pink, then transfer them to a plate. In the same wok, add the julienned Char Siu or ham and stir-fry for about 30 seconds before transferring it to the same plate as the shrimp.

5. Combine Ingredients with Egg Mixture

Combine the cooked pork, shrimp, ½ cup of Chinese yellow chives or scallions, and 1 cup of mung bean sprouts with the egg mixture. Mix everything well to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.

6. Cook Omelet

Heat the wok again and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of neutral oil. Pour the egg mixture into the wok, reducing the heat to medium-low. Spread the mixture evenly across the wok, ensuring that the ingredients are well-distributed. As the omelet begins to set, gently rotate it to ensure even cooking. When the edges start to brown and the top is almost set, carefully flip the omelet to cook the other side, which should take an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

7. Serve

Transfer the omelet to a serving plate and, if desired, drizzle it with the prepared sauce. Serve hot and enjoy your Cantonese-Style Shrimp and Char Siu Omelet with Light Sauce.