Irresistible !

Muar O-Chien

Walking along Jalan Haji Abu in Muar this evening was down memory lane again. Haji Abu street has always been known as the 'tam chiak kuay' ( the glutton lane) of the town. Here you find all kinds of food. At this particular store, which I had patronized ever since I was a little girl, I saw the master at work again.
If you go to Muar, the local folks will give you this treat; quite a signature dish of the town.

At least a dozen eggs at a go, they are spread out in a big kuali with a strong fire at the base.

When the eggs are beginning to be cooked, the chef scoops this type of oil generously over it...people can die out of heart attacks when they consume this oil too frequently. Yes, it's lard. The chef told me the dish is no dish without it. It is the most important factor for the mouth watering dish.

You see what I mean? Generous amount of lard. Eat sparingly.

Now the egg mixture sure looks good !

The egg mixture is turned when brown and looks ready for the next big pour of goodies...

Fresh oysters; though miniature in size but fresh from the seas around the town now ready to be mixed with it.

Yes, poured right in the centre to be mixed well...

The ladles have to be quick and fast and the fire strong...all important factors for the dish to taste finger licking good...

Add in some fresh spring onion leaves for taste and colour...

Yes the Muar 'o-chien' is now ready to be served !

Kong Kong bought a packet for dinner.
I told dad about the lard...eat sparingly. He said 'who cares' !

Irresistible !