Dongshi A-Chun Snack Fudai Oyster Bun Introduction
The oyster pancake, known as "Fortune Bag," features different fillings and frying methods, but most importantly, it varies in its wrapping technique. This unique style gives the oyster pancake at "Dongshi A-Chun Snacks" its auspicious name, "Fortune Bag," with customers affectionately referring to it as “having a ball of (oyster) good fortune.” The filling of the Fortune Bag oyster pancake includes cabbage, chives, ginger, small dried shrimp, vermicelli, oysters, and a whole raw egg. The preparation process involves finely chopping and dehydrating the cabbage and chives, mincing the ginger to remove excess water, and then mixing them with small dried shrimp, vermicelli, and homemade seasoning for later use. When customers order, a dough skin is placed over a bowl, filled with the ingredients and oysters, and topped with a whole raw egg, then wrapped into a round shape. The top is twisted shut like a soup dumpling, which is how the oyster pancake earned its name "Fortune Bag." Since the filling is securely wrapped, it can be directly deep-fried without needing to pan-fry it like typical flat oyster pancakes to prevent the filling from spilling out. After frying in the temperature-controlled oil, the Fortune Bag oyster pancake is ready to be served in pieces with dipping sauce. The outer skin becomes golden and crispy while the inside remains soft and flavorful, bursting with the aroma of vegetables and oysters, delivering a taste of happiness in every bite. Because the filling protrudes from the skin, customers can enjoy it by hand, reflecting the straightforward nature of the seaside locals. However, the slightly harder skin around the protruding filling may not be to everyone's liking...
