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OYSTER OMELETTE

 
     

Oyster Omelette is a Chinese dish which originated in Fujian. It is also popular in places with Fujianese influences such as in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan (where it is often sold in night markets).

The dish consists of an omelette with a filling primarily composed of small oysters. Starch is mixed into the egg batter, giving the resulting egg wrap a thicker consistency. Depending on regional

An Oyster Omelette
An Oyster Omelette
 

variation, a savory sauce may then be poured on top of the omelette for added taste.

In Hong Kong, the dish is made from oysters that are found in drainages near areas of the new airport and some areas of Northern Territories, but they taste the same as other varieties of oysters. Spicy or chili sauce mixed with lime juice is often added to provide an intense taste.

Names
An oyster omelette from the Keelung night market, TaipeiIn the Chinese language, "oyster omelette" is known by various names in different geographical areas.

 
     
   
     
   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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