Some time ago, my friend Jo Lee had responded to one of my Instagram Stories that this stall’s fried oyster cake is the one she likes most. So it has been at the back of my mind to give it a try. Today, after slurping up a bowl of Sungei Road Laksa, I waddled over to Berseh Food Centre to hunt it down. And I’m so glad I did because this is gratifying to the nth degree. Thanks Jo! 😄
Made fresh upon order, each Fuzhou oyster cake takes form through the process of spooning batter onto a flattish ladle, arranging the filling of oysters, prawns, minced pork and fresh herbs, then on goes a little more batter to cover that plus some peanuts and ikan bilis, before the whole thing is carefully lowered into very hot oil and deepfried till audibly-obvious crispiness.
All the effort pays off as the result is incredibly delicious. I love how fluffy and soft it is on the inside and the exceedingly fresh seafood and minced pork have such a lovely natural sweetness. If you want to enjoy more of that filling, order the $2.50 option like I did.
There’s a bottle of chilli sauce on the side to spice things up if that’s your preference but I thought the fried oyster cake tasted very good on its own. So I suggest trying it naked first.
Understandably, some waiting time is needed as it looked to me they don’t pre-make their food here. So thank goodness for beepers. Each person is handed one that will go off when their order is ready for pick-up.