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Cantonese-Style Steamed Oysters

Cantonese-style steamed oysters

Cantonese-Style Steamed Oysters

30 mins

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serves 4

About the recipe

The word ‘oyster’ in Cantonese sounds like ‘good things’, so they are often on the New Year menu. Watch the oysters carefully to prevent overcooking.


nutrition per serving

132

Calories


10.4g

Fat


2g

Saturates


1g

Sugars


5.5g

Protein


3g

Carbs


of an adult’s reference intake


Recipe From

Jamie Magazine

Jamie Magazine

By Ken Hom

Ingredients

16 large oysters, shells intact, from sustainable sources

a few sprigs of fresh coriander

GINGER & SPRING ONION SAUCE

3 spring onions

5cm piece of ginger

2 cloves of garlic

2 fresh red chillies

1 tablespoon shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

2 teaspoons dark soy sauce

1 teaspoon chilli bean sauce (see tip)

3 tablespoons groundnut or peanut oil

Top Tip

You can buy chilli bean sauce from Waitrose, Asian grocers or speciality websites.

Method

  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.

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