Taiwanese-Style Oyster Omelette

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1. 1Step 1: Rinse the oysters and drain.
2. 2Step 2: Place the oysters in a bowl, add three cups water and two tablespoons of cornstarch. Stir.
3. 3Step 3: Leave the oysters to soak for about five minutes to allow sandy residue to sink to the bottom of the bowl with the starch.
4. 4Step 4: Place the scallions and remaining cornstarch in a bowl, and pour in one-half to three-fourths cup water to make a rather thin batter.
5. 5Step 5: Crack the egg directly into the bowl, add salt, pepper and five-spice powder and stir well.
6. 6Step 6: Drain the oysters, rinse to remove the starch then drain again.
7. 7Step 7: Stir the oysters into the batter.
8. 8Step 8: Place a frying pan on the stove, set the stove on high then coat the bottom of a frying pan with oil to reach a depth of about one-eighth inch.
9. 9Step 9: When the oil is hot, spread the batter and allow the underside to cook until lightly browned and crispy in spots.
10. 10Step 10: Flip the oyster omelette to cook the other side until lightly browned and crisp in spots as well.
11. 11Step 11: Slide the omelette onto a plate and serve.