Fried Oysters

Soft oysters (or "o-a" in the local dialect) meet golden sweet potato starch, fried to a crispy exterior and soft interior, then drizzled with a special sauce—one bite bursts with fresh, savory flavors! This classic Southern Fujian snack is a lifelong memory for Fujian locals. The origin of Fried Oysters (or Oyster Omelette) comes with a widely told story. In 1661, when Dutch forces occupied Tainan, Zheng Chenggong led his troops to reclaim the land. After their victory, the Dutch hid all the food supplies in retaliation. Facing a food shortage, Zheng's soldiers ingeniously used local ingredients, mixing Taiwan local oysters with sweet potato starch and water to create these delicious pancakes.