Quanzhou Oyster Omelette

Quanzhou Oyster Omelette

　　Oyster omelette is a famous Han Chinese snack from Fujian Province, belonging to the Min cuisine.

　　Quanzhou is the birthplace of oyster omelette. After the Winter Solstice, as the peak season for oysters (referred to as "oyster" in Southern Fujian dialect) arrives, various oyster-based snacks hit the market. Among them, the unique flavor of "oyster omelette" is especially popular. When it comes to oyster omelette, there is a folk legend that says, "The Earth Goddess doesn't eat oysters." It is said that the Earth God wished for everyone in the world to be equally wealthy. The Earth Goddess angrily replied, "If everyone in the world were equally rich, who would carry the bridal sedan chair when our daughter gets married? We must let the rich be extremely wealthy and the poor have not even an inch of land." People deeply resented the Earth Goddess. Hearing that she disliked eating oyster meat, they deliberately made "oyster pockets" with oyster meat and sweet potato starch for her birthday as a form of revenge. From the perspective of culinary development, the "oyster pockets" are the predecessors of the "oyster omelette."

　　Oyster omelette can be cooked with duck eggs or other ingredients to enhance the flavor. When eating, it is served with condiments such as wasabi sauce, chili sauce, and fresh green coriander, making it a dish that is appealing in color, aroma, and taste, and very delicious.

　　Source: Fujian Provincial Tourism Development Commission