Ching Kun Shan Beautiful Oyster Omelet Introduction
The flag of "Beautiful Woman Oyster Omelet" flutters in the breeze at the Chaotian Temple plaza in Qigu, catching the attention of visitors. The name "Beautiful Woman" raises a question in everyone's mind: why was it chosen? The answer is simple; the owner's name is "Chen Mei Nv" (Chen Beautiful Woman). Using her name for the stall is both straightforward and eye-catching, allowing for imaginative interpretations. Chen Beautiful Woman was originally a salt worker in the Qigu Salt Fields. In 2002, when the salt fields were completely shut down, it marked the end of the salt industry in Taiwan and left all salt workers unemployed. While working as a salt farmer, she had already been selling grilled shrimp. After the closure of the salt fields, she pondered how to start a business to supplement her family's income. In 2007, after the renovation of the Yan Feng Bridge, which connects Qigu and the fan-shaped salt fields, workers would come to drink and chat after work. Chen Beautiful Woman began to make fried oyster omelets as a snack for the workers and named her stall "Beautiful Woman Oyster Omelet," joining the ranks of others selling oyster omelets in Qigu. Additionally, she used grilled shrimp as an ingredient to cook grilled shrimp noodle soup for the workers' lunches and dinners. The oyster omelet at "Beautiful Woman Oyster Omelet" consists of a batter made from a mix of bean flour and wheat flour, with a filling made from finely chopped leeks, cabbage, and celery. The oysters are freshly shucked from the local area of Qigu, ensuring a delicious taste. In addition to oyster omelets, "Qigu Beautiful Woman Oyster Omelet" also offers meat omelets, squid omelets, and shrimp...
