The oyster omelette is a dish that is widely known in Taiwan and Fujian, and many parts of Asia for its savory taste. Variations of the dish preside in some southern regions of China although the actual taste and appearance of these can vary by a lot from the original version from Taiwan. The oyster omelette is a Taiwan "night market favorite", and has constantly been ranked by many foreigners as the top cuisine from Taiwan. Its generous proportions and affordable price demonstrates the trait of night market cuisines. It is also popular in other places with Chaozhou and Fujianese influences such as in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Thailand.
Ingredients
The dish consists of an omelette with a filling primarily composed of small oysters. Starch (typically potato starch) is mixed into the egg batter, giving the resulting egg wrap a thicker consistency. Pork lard is often used to fry the omelette. Depending on regional variation, a savory sauce may then be poured on top of the omelette for added taste.
Spicy or chili sauce mixed with lime juice is often added to provide an intense taste.
Shrimp can sometimes be substituted in place of oysters; in this case, it is called shrimp omelettes (蝦仁煎). (Wikipedia)
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