Dongshi A-Chun Snack - Dumpling with Oysters Introduction
The oyster omelet is called "Fortune Bag." Apart from the different fillings and frying methods, the most distinctive feature is the way it is wrapped, which gives "Dongshi Ah-Chun Snack" a lucky name for their oyster omelet. Customers also affectionately refer to it as "Oyster Fortune." The filling for the Fortune Bag oyster omelet includes cabbage, chives, ginger, small shrimp, vermicelli, oysters, and a whole raw egg. The preparation process involves chopping and dehydrating the cabbage and chives, mincing the ginger to remove moisture, and then mixing it with the small shrimp, vermicelli, and homemade seasoning. When customers order, the dough is laid in a bowl, filled with the mixture, topped with oysters, and a whole raw egg is added before it is wrapped into a round shape. The top is twisted tightly like a soup dumpling, hence the name "Fortune Bag." Because the oyster omelet’s round and tightly wrapped filling prevents it from spilling, it can be directly deep-fried without needing to pan-fry beforehand as with traditional flat oyster omelets, which prevents the filling from breaking open. After frying to a perfect golden brown and crispy texture, it is cut into pieces and served with dipping sauce. Due to the controlled heat of the frying oil, the outer layer is golden and crispy, while the filling is tender and vibrant green, creating a delightful burst of vegetable and oyster flavors with each bite, offering a taste of happiness. The protruding filling can be eaten directly by hand, adding to its rustic charm; however, some customers find the slightly hard protruding dough unappealing, yet there are...
