Sangu Qiaotou A Guo Qigu Oysters Introduction
Huang Zhengguo, a resident of Sanku, was originally a fisherman using fixed nets in the ocean and ponds. After the government dismantled the fixed nets, he was assigned to be a black-faced spoonbill guardian. In 2003, he learned the technique of making oyster pancakes from an elderly woman selling them in Xinshi and began selling them with his wife, Yang Caixia, in Xinshi and Guiren. In response to the rise of tourism in Qigu, he relocated back to his hometown at Qiaotou Seafood Street in Sanku in 2011, establishing "Aguo Qigu Oyster Pancake" to continue operations. The batter for "Aguo Qigu Oyster Pancake" consists of: soy flour, wheat flour, and sweet potato starch, while the filling includes: cabbage, leek, celery, scallions, and oysters. Huang Zhengguo emphasizes that, apart from using fresh ingredients, the key to delicious oyster pancakes lies in the control of heat during cooking. Besides oyster pancakes, "Aguo Qigu Oyster Pancake" also sells fried wild shrimp, fried small sea fish, and fried small crabs. These ingredients are all sourced from the seafood Huang Zhengguo personally catches using fixed nets at the ocean, early in the morning. The daily catch is unpredictable and not available every day, so it often sells out shortly after opening. Thus, for tourists eager to taste, it’s advisable to arrive early!
