At the table
Let the filling cool slightly, then eat in small bites. Ask for sauce separately and check whether it contains chilli.
Contains oysters and soy in this version. Other batters and sauces may contain wheat or egg; check ingredients for dietary restrictions.
Batter and sauces vary between stalls. Rice and soy batter describes this version, not every oyster fritter.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Batter and sauces vary between stalls. Rice and soy batter describes this version, not every oyster fritter.
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory oyster flavor with fragrant chives and fried batter.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp shell around juicy oysters and tender vegetables.
- How it’s made
- Batter and filling are layered in a ladle, covered with more batter and deep-fried.
Batter and sauces vary between stalls. Rice and soy batter describes this version, not every oyster fritter.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Taiwan.
About this regional connection
Taiwan: Taiwan oyster fritter; documented Puzi-style batter version, no exclusive origin claim.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有台式蚵嗲吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Shaped in a ladle
A ladle holds the batter and filling together before frying. A documented Puzi-style version combines ground soaked rice with soybean flour for the shell.