Nosh of the Day: oyster omelette

It's very very rich. And it might not look like much, but it is very very yum. This dish is popular in Singapore and other parts of SE Asia, Southern China and Taiwan. The origins were probably either Taiwanese or from the Teochew/Fujian region of China (the latter seems more likely for Singapore, as there is quite a Teochew influence here) and there are variations by region.

This one is from the vendor in Tiong Bahru Market hawker centre in Singapore. You will pay $6 (£3) for this mish mash of crispy egg, soft omelette, shallots and oysters. The chilli makes a nice dipping addition, but the omelette is pretty tasty alone.