Saturday, May 21, 2016

蚵仔煎 Oyster Omelet



It was the number of people seated on few chairs, piled around a stainless cart with an extended space as dining area for the customers, that caught my attention. Its sauce has an appetizing color that tickles my curiosity.By its looks, I got tempted to try. It was only yesterday when I had the courage to sit with the locals and savor the classic Taiwanese taste.

one order for 60NT



Like all street foods, it is cooked on-the-spot while customers are waiting for the order. My food was served earlier before I came since I already reserved for one before I sat on the provided seat. While enjoying the dish, I was able to witness how it's done. On the corner of the cart, there's a large frying pan. First, I saw that there was mixture spilled on the pan. It was like a flour with some veggies. Then some pieces of oysters where mixed and cooked. Not soon enough, the cake was topped with egg and all the man did was just to turn the pancake upside down, till all sides are cooked enough.

The taste wasn't harsh for any beginner who is still alienated with a foreign aroma. Everything was smooth and it's gentle to the tongue. It wasn't flavored so the spicing and flavoring are left to the preference of the customers. Right even before I finished the dish, I felt full fast enough. This snack size serving can bloat you enough, especially when combined with a soda. 
I found it really an enjoyable experience to order a dish using a foreign language, sometimes with confusion, have the order served and be with one of the locals.As I checked, there are recipes available to follow. Most are easy steps, so 'happy eating" if you'd like to try. 

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