蚵仔煎

Small, plump oysters fried on a hot griddle with egg, leafy greens and a sweet potato starch batter that turns soft and chewy, then topped with a sweet-savory red sauce. One of the most famous night market foods in Taiwan. Contains shellfish.

Taste

• Chewy, gooey texture
• Juicy oysters
• Sweet-savory sauce
• Crispy edges

Typical price

NT$60–100 per plate

Where to find it

Almost every night market, usually at a stall with a large flat griddle out front. Also sold at seafood eateries, especially in coastal towns like Tainan and Keelung.