CHINESE OYSTER RECIPES

Steps:

• Rinse chopped garlic under running water for couple of times (remove the sticky substance). Set aside and drain completely.
• In a sauce pan, fry chopped scallion and shallots with 1/3 cup of oil until aromatic.
• Add 1/2 of the garlic in, continue frying over slower fire for 3-4 minutes. Then place the remaining one in. Fry for another 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
• Place chopped pepper and ginger in. Continue heating for another 2 minutes. Add light soy sauce and oyster sauce. Mix well and set aside.
• Shuck the oyster and wash carefully to remove any sands contained. Try to get help from a man. They are super effective.
• Top the garlic sauce on and sprinkle some chopped green onion.
• Pre-heat oven to 200 degree C and roast for 8-10 minutes on middle rack or you can grill them for 8-10 minutes too.

Steps:

• 1. Scrub the oysters clean, then divide between 2 heatproof plates; you will have to steam them in 2 batches. Set up a steamer, or put a rack in a lidded wok or deep pan and fill with 5cm water.
  2. Bring to the boil over a high heat. Put 1 plate of oysters in the steamer or on the rack and cover with the lid. Turn the heat to low and gently steam the oysters for 5 minutes or until they begin to open.
  3. Meanwhile, trim and finely shred the spring onions, peel and finely chop the ginger and garlic, and deseed and finely chop the chilli, then place in a heatproof bowl. Add the remaining sauce ingredients, except for the oil.
  4. Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat until hot. Heat the oil until slightly smoking, then pour it over the sauce.
  5. Remove the first batch of oysters from the steamer. Give the sauce several good stirs. Carefully remove the top shells of the oysters and drizzle a bit of sauce over each one.
  6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve at once. Meanwhile, repeat the cooking procedure with the second batch.