Sankuchiao Baguo Qigu Oysters Introduction
Huang Zhengguo, a native of Sanku, was originally a fisherman using set nets in marine trenches and ponds. After the government dismantled the set nets, he was assigned the role of a Black-faced Spoonbill patrol ranger. In 2003, he learned the art of making oyster pancakes from an elderly woman selling them in Xinshi and, together with his wife Yang Caixia, set up stalls selling oyster pancakes in Xinshi and Guiren. Recognizing the rise of tourism in Qigu, they returned to their hometown, Sanku Qiaotou Seafood Street, in 2011 and registered as "Aguo Qigu Oyster Pancake" to continue their business. The batter for "Aguo Qigu Oyster Pancake" consists of soybean flour, wheat flour, and sweet potato flour, while the filling includes cabbage, garlic chives, celery, and scallions, along with oysters. Huang Zhengguo emphasizes that besides using fresh ingredients, the key to delicious oyster pancakes is controlling the heat during cooking. In addition to oyster pancakes, "Aguo Qigu Oyster Pancake" also sells fried wild shrimp, fried small fish, and fried small crabs, all of which are seafood personally caught by Huang Zhengguo from the set nets he has set up in the marine trenches. The quantity varies daily and is not always available, so the food tends to sell out quickly after opening. Therefore, tourists wanting to taste the fresh offerings should arrive early!
