hoi thod (หอยทอด)

Thai. ‘Fried mollusks’. Name for a typical street food dish with egg and that originates from China and which in English is usually referred to as oyster omelet, though it can be made with any kind of mollusk, typically with fried clams or mussels. Other ingredients may include chopped garlic, soy sauce, stir-fried bean sprouts, vinegar, sugar, pepper, and served with chili sauce. Sometimes a flour mixture is added to make the whole more crispy. 回