Deep Fried Oysters Recipes

Ingredients :

Batter:

1/2 cup plain flour

1/3 cup cornflour

1/3 cup rice flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1.5 cups cold water

2 tbsp oil

24 large plump oysters

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp cornflour

2 tsp oil

3cm ginger, peeled and finely grated

3 spring onions, finely chopped

2 tsp Chinese (Shaosing) wine

1/4 tsp white pepper

oil, for deep frying

Dipping Sauce:

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp sesame oil

Method :

To make batter: Sift flours, baking powder and salt into a large bowl; make a well in the centre and gradually stir in enough water and oil, alternatively, so make a thick batter. Set aside for 30 minutes to thicken. Place the oysters in a bowl with the salt and cornflour; mix well. Rinse very well under cold running water. Plunge the oysters into boiling water for 30 seconds then drain. Heat the oil in a pan; add the ginger and spring onions and cook for 1 minute over medium heat. Add the wine and pepper. Transfer to a bowl. Add the oysters and stir to combine. Stir the batter well. Heat 4-5 cm oil in a large pan. Using two spoons, dip the oysters into the batter, draining the excess. Fry the oysters in batches for 2-3 minutes or until all are golden and puffed. Drain well on paper towels and serve immediately with Dipping Sauce.

To make Dipping Sauce: Combine the soy and Worcestershire sauces and oil and stir.

Makes 24

Salting the oysters and mixing them with cornflour draws out any grit and impurities which are then washed away under the cold water.

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