Small Chinese oysters can sometimes be found in Chinatown markets. If they are unavailable you can use regular American oysters such as the Blue Point. Cut up the Blue Point oysters into about 1/4-inch square pieces.

Mix the sweet potato starch, water, garlic, ginger, salt and ground white pepper together until completely blended. Add the oysters and mix well.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and spread evenly around the pan. Pour the oyster and starch mixture into the pan and swirl the pan to spread the batter into a pancake.

Cook the pancake for about two minutes then flip it. Pour the beaten egg in a swirl over the pancake. Sprinkle the chopped garlic chive and scallion over the top of the pancake. Then flip the pancake over and cook for another minute or so.

Remove the pancake-like omelet from the pan and serve it on a plate with cilantro sprigs. Offer sweet chili sauce as condiment on the side.