Longshan A-Zong Oyster Omelette and Oyster Vermicelli Introduction
In the 1990s, Shih-Ku Salt Mountain became a highlight of tourism in Taiwan, with tour buses flowing in and out daily, congesting the nearby roads. Chen Mao-Tsung, a civil engineer who originally worked with tiles, saw this surge of people and the tremendous business opportunity. He set up a stall next to the Longshan Temple's archway in his neighborhood to sell oyster pancakes and oyster vermicelli. From being unfamiliar to becoming proficient and then excelling, Longshan A-Tsung's oyster pancakes and oyster vermicelli established a golden reputation, becoming a characteristic snack in the Longshan area and a must-visit for tourists climbing the salt mountain and exploring the lagoon. With so many snack options available, why choose to sell oyster pancakes and oyster vermicelli? Chen Mao-Tsung stated: "Oysters are a local ingredient, and the oysters produced in Longshan are large and plump. The water quality in the Qigu lagoon, where oysters are farmed, is clean and completely uncontaminated, allowing customers to eat safely and hygienically." Since oyster-based dishes primarily consist of oyster pancakes and oyster vermicelli, he chose to sell these items. The batter for Longshan A-Tsung's oyster pancakes includes not only soybean flour, wheat flour, and crispy flour but also adds sweet potato flour to ensure that the pancakes maintain their crispness whether eaten fresh or takeout, without becoming soft and losing their texture. The filling includes cabbage, chives, celery, and freshly shucked fat oysters, which are the soul of the oyster pancakes. A bite brings an overwhelming fragrance of oysters, filling the mouth and nose...
