Oyster Omelette
Oyster Omelette: a Street Food Classic
Anyone visiting the city of Teochew should never pass on the chance to try this specialty dish. Known as an oyster omelette in Taiwan, this delicious dish can be found in street-side food stands, brought in to the city markets from the countryside. It is quite easy to make – simply add garlic and oyster meat to a mixture of cassava flour, water, and eggs, then fry in a flat pan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (250 grams) pearl oyster
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) cassava flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 garlic shoot
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon green onions
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
Cooking Directions
- Gently wash the oyster meat with water. Crack the eggs and save for later.
- Crush the garlic shoot into a fine powder.
- Add water to the cassava flour, mixing until a thick paste is formed. Add in the pearl oyster meat, eggs, and garlic to the flour, then add the green onions, ginger, and garlic powder along with salt and pepper. Stir well and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Add oil to a frying pan and bring to heat. Use a ladle to scoop the oyster mixture onto the pan, and fry under low heat until golden-brown.
- Flip over to cook the other side until golden-brown.
- Tip: The garlic will help to remove the fishy taste of the oyster, so be sure to use enough when making this dish.
Guangzhou’s Famous “Snack Street”
Buxing Street is one of Guangzhou’s oldest and liveliest streets, with long-standing shops and food stands serving all kinds of local Guangdong favorites. Walking up and down the street, you are not only exposed to a multitude of enticing aromas, but also many traditional cooking methods not often seen in modern restaurants. Besides the road-side stands, there are also a number of famous restaurants, such as the century-old “Tao Tao Café”, or the “Guangzhou Restaurant” of nationwide fame.
The street also features the famous “Xiguan” hotel, which has a unique terrace built with the architectural influence of both Southern Europe and Northern China. From the terrace, one can stand and take in the sites and sounds of the entire street while trying all kinds of Guangzhou snacks. After checking into a room for the night, and trying the ginger milk and white cut chicken, it is just a short walk down to the ever-bustling Buxing Street.