I've always preferred crispy oyster omelette to soft ones. But this was a game changer.
I've always preferred my oyster omelette to be crispy, with just a tad of softness in its core. That's because I like that slightly charred flavour on the crispy outer layer where you can distinctly taste the intense flavours of rapidly heated fish sauce, which marries so well with the beaten eggs and batter frying in the hot pan. Plus, the mouthfeel of biting into a delicious omelette that crackles upon impact can be quite a kick for me. And that's why a cripsy oyster omelette has always been a hallmark of an excellent oyster omelette, by my standards.
But Xing Lee's softer rendition of this dish has changed my mind.
While it's not crispy but soft and gooey, their version of the oyster omelette is very much a quintessence of this classic hawker dish in my definition. Compared to the usual versions, this one definitely has more intense aromas of eggs, which are fried till it dons a golden-brown coat over it. And that's on top of the other great flavours and aromas that it should possess as an excellent oyster omelette.
Scallions instead of cilantro
Interestingly, Xing Lee fries its oyster omelette with scallions instead of cilantro that's traditionally used. That gives the dish a fundamental twist to its flavours and aromas, and distinctly sets it apart from the traditional oyster omelettes. But it's a pleasant kind of a difference that they've made to this dish, I must say.
Above: Adding scallions instead of cilantro to the oyster omelette gives it very different flavours and aromas.
Oysters galore
The uncle at the stove is no scrooge when it comes to adding oysters to his oyster omelettes. And we're talking about big, juicy, fresh oysters the size of my big, wide thumb. And you know that it's value for money when the portions are generous to begin with, and each mouthful of it is filled with these plump oysters.
Above: Generous portions with big, wobbly, fresh oysters!
Now I like it soft too
And so I've been conquered. Xing Lee's oyster omelette has convinced me that a soft oyster omelette can possess all the qualities of an excellent oyster omelette too.
It's no wonder that there's always a long queue of people at the stall, waiting patiently to sink their teeth into this delicious grub.
So if you happen to be in the vicinity, be sure to head down to try this.
Locate it
Address:
Xing Li Cooked Food
Old Airport Road Food Centre
51 Old Airport Rd, #01-28, Singapore 390051
Operating Hours:
Thursday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (closed on Wednesdays)
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