/әa/ /tzεn/ (Oysters Fried) [Taiwan]

That’s Taiwanese in the phonetics up there. This here is supposed to be one of the classic Taiwanese dishes. Several ingredients here: eggs, starch, oysters (hidden in the egg), and a mysterious sweet orange sauce, probably of some relation to ketchup. Everything is fried together in one of those giant woks, sauce added after it’s all cooked to perfection. Think of it as an omelet. But with oysters. And gooey starch.

Taste:

Quite good. This Taiwanese original has a one-of-a-kind kind of taste, and when you think about it, the combination of flavors is absolutely insane. My first bite was filled with a sweet, savory taste with a texture similar to scrambled eggs—similar but not identical. The sheer amount of starch sets the texture off from complete similarity. As one would expect, the aroma is that of oysters. Of course, if you happen to bite into an oyster, the taste will be of oysters as well.

Reflections:

It’s kind of messy to be honest. Not something you want to eat standing up—definitely a plate and spoon affair. Still, it’s a delicious experience. Cheap one too, for less than 3 dollars a plate.