Honeyed Semi-Dried Oysters
today the dish is "Honeyed Semi-Dried Oysters"
8 semi-dried oysters weigh 250g
honey 5 tbsps, much more amount
adjust according by self taste
some coriander and green onions
1 shallot 1 clove garlic
1 ginger slice
some fried white sesame
rinse the coriander and green onions
chop the coriander
reserve the stem and chop the green part of the green onion
chop the ginger slice
chop the shallot
chop the garlic clove
wash the semi-dried oysters
this part of the oyster is the adductor muscle
it is a tendon-like structure
the texture is tough
best to remove it if you stand treat
it doesn't matter if for family gathering
pour in 2 tbsp cornstarch after rinsing
for further cleansing
the sticky dirts
slightly cook the oysters
this is water
chicken broth can be used instead of water
note if use chicken broth
the broth is salty
keep in mind this salty taste to use less salt during the flavoring later
there are the green onion stems
1 ginger slice
some crystal sugar
pour them all in the pot
put in the cleaned semi-dried oysters
keep the water level above the oysters
add in oyster sauce
around 1~2 tbsp
moderate amount of cooking wine
if prefer darker colour
add moderate amount dark soy sauce
turn to low heat cook for 10 mins after boiled
it's turned to low fire
the oysters is not suitable for long cooking time
too long or high heat
will cause the body to burst
it's cooked for 10 mins
grip the oysters onto the grid
let them to cool down
to air-dry for 2~3 hrs
the sauce left
can be used for cooking other dishes
5 tbsp of honey
amount can be altered according to personal favour
no need heat the pan too hot
the oysters have become sugary after the cook
too hot will cause oyster sticky
and easily scorched
reverse them after one side has become golden brown colour
the other side becomes golden brown colour
grip them from the pan
pour in the chopped shallot, garlic and ginger
stir-fry till fragrance bursts
add in soy sauce 1/2 tbsp
add in 1 tbsp cooking wine
add in the 5 tbsp honey
stir fry to mix the sauce well
add in the oysters while the sauce is bubbling
after the oysters absorb well the honey sauce
add in the chopped green onions
chopped coriander
slightly stir-fry the stuff
add in the fried white sesame
dish done
I change the oysters to another plate for good looking
let me taste it