ho4 zai2 zin1蚵仔煎
Jyutpingho4 zai2 zin1
Yalehòh jái jīn
Definition
Taiwanese-style oyster omelette, made with oysters, sweet potato starch, eggs, and vegetables.
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How it's used
This dish is a quintessential Taiwanese street food that has become widely available in Hong Kong night markets and specialized restaurants. It is distinct from local Cantonese oyster dishes because of the use of sweet potato starch, which gives the omelette a unique, chewy, and slightly translucent texture. Expect to find it served with a signature sweet and spicy red sauce.
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dip2碟dípExamples
The oyster omelette at this shop is very famous.
Related words
Common phrases
to eat oyster omelette
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard Cantonese egg dish, but the texture is significantly different due to the starch. Do not expect it to be a fluffy, dry omelette.
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