Chinese-Style Steamed Oysters with Rock-Sugar Dressing
( SERVES 4 )

Chinese-Style Steamed Oysters with Rock-Sugar Dressing

Listener 25/7/2009

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Rock sugar, also known as yellow sugar, and is available from most Asian supermarkets.

Ingredients

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24 Oysters
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Sesame seeds
1 handful Fresh coriander
5 Spring onions

Rock Sugar Dressing

100 g Chinese rock sugar
50 ml White vinegar
50 ml Mirin
15 g Root ginger
2 tsp Soy sauce
3 tbsp Lime juice
1 Onion
2 Garlic cloves
2 Spring onions
2 tbsp Coriander leaves

Directions

  1. Slide a teaspoon between the oyster and the shell, slicing through the ligament that attaches the halves. Flip the oysters over so the more attractive round side is uppermost.
  2. Moisten each oyster with a small amount of sesame oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds, then place them in a covered steaming basket. Place the basket carefully over a saucepan of simmering water. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  3. Arrange the oysters on a large serving platter and spoon over ­the rock-sugar dressing.
  4. Gently toss the ­chopped coriander and spring onion together in a small bowl, then sprinkle it over the ­oysters and serve immediately.
  5. Rock Sugar Dressing: crush the rock sugar. In a small saucepan heat the crushed sugar and vinegar over a low heat until it dissolves. Cool, then add the other ingredients (vegetables sliced and ginger grated) and mix well. The dressing keeps for 3 months refrigerated.

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