Taiwanese Oyster Omelette Reduxe
*This is a post-script to "Flipping Out: An Irreverent Photo Essay on Making the Taiwanese Oyster Omelette" (“Oh-ah-jen” 蚵仔煎) since people inquired about recipes As Mrs. Lin did not use a formal recipe (like all venerable grandmother chefs, she comes from the "a pinch of this" and "a handful of that" era), below are tried-and-true recipes from two tasty Taiwanese food sites: Taiwan Duck and its excellent step-by-step video on how to cook (and flip) the oyster omelette. Mrs. Duck—okay,…
Flipping Out: An Irreverent Photo Essay on Making the Taiwanese Oyster Omelette
Ah, "Oh-ah-jen" (蚵仔煎). Oyster omelette. Taiwan night market staple. Street food favorite—and rare find in the United States. McD's does not exactly have an Oyster McOmelette on the drive-thru menu.
So, last Saturday, several of us made the pilgrimage out to Union Church in Astoria, Queens to take part in TAP-NY's "Cooking Series" (aka Cooking 101 with a Taiwanese "Ah Ma"). Mrs. Lin, our oyster omelette Yoda, introduced us to the main ingredients of sweet potato starch, eggs, oysters…
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Taste of Taiwan 2010, hosted by Emory & GATech
Emory University and Georgia Tech University TASA are hosting their annual Taste of Taiwan on November 20, 2010 starting at 7pm-9pm at the Chinese Cultural Center. Come enjoy a night of traditional performances, delicious Taiwanese bentos, fun activities, and restaurant samples! Bring your friends! Free admission (includes bento) for all college students with valid student IDs, $2 admission for non-college students. Bring cash to buy food coupons for restaurant samples. Performances:
-Emory…
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Taiwanese Night Market in Boston
hosted by the Harvard Taiwanese Cultural Society Want to experience Taiwan from the comfort of Boston? Love eating delicious food and winning awesome prizes? Of course you do. Date: April 17, 2010
Time: 8-10 PM
Location: Harvard Leverett Dining Hall
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107672002589705
Harvard's TCS will be recreating a full-blown Taiwanese night market right in Leverett dining hall - this means there will be AMAZING Taiwanese food, fun games, prizes,…