Longshan A-Zong Oyster Omelette and Oyster Vermicelli Introduction
In the 1990s, Qigu Salt Mountain became a highlight of tourism in Taiwan, with tour buses flowing in and out daily, causing nearby roads to be congested. Chen Maozong, a civil worker who originally worked with ceramic tiles, saw this surge of visitors and the huge business opportunities. He set up a stall next to the Longshan Temple’s arched gate in his residential area, selling oyster fritters and oyster noodle soup. From being inexperienced to becoming skilled and then excelling, Longshan A-Zong's oyster fritters and oyster noodle soup established a golden reputation, becoming a distinctive snack in the Longshan area and a must-try for tourists climbing Salt Mountain and visiting Qigu Lagoon. With so many types of snacks available, why choose to sell oyster fritters and oyster noodle soup? Chen Maozong explained that oysters are local ingredients; the oysters in Longshan are large and plump, and the water quality of the oyster farms in Qigu Lagoon is clean and completely free of contamination, allowing customers to enjoy safe and hygienic food. Since oyster-based dishes primarily include oyster fritters and oyster noodle soup, he chose to sell those. The batter for Longshan A-Zong’s oyster fritters, besides using bean flour, wheat flour, and crispy flour, also includes a unique flour that ensures the fritters remain crunchy after frying, whether eaten on-site or taken away, preventing them from becoming soggy and losing texture. The filling includes cabbage, chives, celery, and fresh and plump oysters, which are the soul of the oyster fritters. A bite delivers an overwhelming aroma of oysters that fills the mouth.
