West Heaven Alley Oyster Omelette

West Heaven Alley Oyster Omelette

　　　A famous snack. Oyster omelette is a traditional dish from the Chaoshan region, commonly found in markets and home-cooked meals. Initially, there were several small stalls selling oyster omelettes near the left side of Zhangzhou-Chaozhou Guild Hall (commonly known as the Old Guild Hall) on Anping Road in Shantou. Due to their exquisite preparation, they earned the reputation of "Old Guild Hall Oyster Omelette."

　　Around 1930, Yang Er was the first to start business at the entrance of West Heaven Alley on Shengping Road. Later, others such as Hu Jinxing and Yao Laosi also set up nearby stalls specializing in the same dish. To compete for customers, each vendor strived to improve their cooking techniques and quality, eventually creating the renowned West Heaven Alley Oyster Omelette known both domestically and internationally.

　　The oyster omelette is primarily made with fresh oysters (scientific name: Ostrea), lard rendered from pork collar meat, premium snow flour, and fresh duck eggs. Seasonings include chili sauce, high-quality fish sauce, and chopped scallions. The ingredients carefully selected include Haozhou oysters, snow flour, and chopped scallions, which are mixed and poured into a flat-bottomed pan (commonly called a “frying tripod”). They are cooked over high heat with thick lard until golden brown, then topped with egg batter and seasoned with an appropriate amount of premium fish sauce and chili sauce. The omelette is fried until both sides turn golden. When served, it is garnished with washed and chopped coriander and paired with premium fish sauce. It features a crispy exterior, tender interior, and a deliciously fragrant and savory taste.