Longshan Lejiaowang Oyster Omelette Introduction
In the 1990s, Chang Hsuan-Chih from Tainan County led the movement against the construction of the Seventh Naphtha Cracker Plant, successfully preventing the plant's establishment at the Cigu lagoon, thus preserving a piece of pristine land in Taiwan. At that time, Wang Hsien-Min, who became well-known for following Chang Hsuan-Chih's footsteps against the Seventh Naphtha Cracker Plant and was interviewed by Wu Nien-Jen from Taiwan Nien-Jen Qing, was originally a fisherman setting up nets at Cigu lagoon. Recognizing the potential for tourism in promoting the anti-Seventh Naphtha Cracker sentiment, he set up a stall selling oyster pancakes and oyster vermicelli at the port in front of the Longshan Temple, creating a trend for tourists to enjoy bamboo raft rides on the lagoon while tasting oyster pancakes and oyster vermicelli. In 2015, Yuejiao Wang Oyster Pancake and Oyster Vermicelli relocated to its current site to expand operations. Yuejiao Wang's oyster pancakes are made with a batter of soy flour and wheat flour, mixed with water in a specific ratio; the filling includes cabbage, leeks, celery, and fresh oysters sourced from Longshan—large, freshly shelled oysters. Cabbage, leeks, and celery are bought fresh daily, cleaned, chopped, and any leftovers are discarded, ensuring freshness that can be seen and tasted. Longshan Yuejiao Wang's oyster vermicelli comes in two types: soup and stir-fried, with the same ingredients—oysters, handmade vermicelli, and leeks—prepared differently for unique flavors.
