Spicy Tempura Oysters
Ingredients
1/2 dozen freshTasmanian oysters
finely sliced chilli and coriander leaves to garnish
Tempura batter:
1 egg
1 cup icy cold water
3/4 cup plain flour
pinch bicarb soda
pinch of salt
Preparation
1
Beat the egg and water together until fluffy
2
Add flour, salt, and bicarb soda, beat together quickly so it stays cold
3
The batter SHOULD be very thin, if need be, add more water.
4
Coat oysters in batter and dip into VERY hot oil (peanut or any oil with high burning point)
5
Remove oysters after about 1 minute, when golden brown.
6
Place on paper towel to drain off excess oil.
7
Top with ponzu-style sauce.
8
(2 tbs soy, 1tsp rice vinegar, juice of half lime, splash of sesame oil, finely grated ginger)
9
Garnish with sliced chilli and coriander leaves.
Tools
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About
Spicy Tempura Oysters are delicious and easy to make. Are you skeptical of eating oysters or have friends that are? This recipe is a great way to start eating them.
Added:
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 9:58pm
