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Oysters with lemongrass dressing

Name: Oysters with lemongrass dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 lemongrass stem (white part only), outer layers discarded, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 long red chilli, seeds removed, roughly chopped; 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 4 coriander roots (from a bunch of fresh coriander), roughly chopped; 1/4 cup (60ml) white vinegar; 1/4 cup (60ml) fish sauce; 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice; 2 tablespoons caster sugar; 24 freshly shucked oysters; Thinly sliced spring onion, soaked in iced water for 10 minutes, to garnish

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by delicious. team

delicious. team

Oct 03, 2015

Freshly shucked oysters paired with rich ingredients makes this the perfect appetizer to refresh your tastebuds. Fast and delectable, this dish by restaurateur Jimmy Shu indulges in elegance.

1 lemongrass stem (white part only), outer layers discarded, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 long red chilli, seeds removed, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 coriander roots (from a bunch of fresh coriander), roughly chopped
1/4 cup (60ml) white vinegar
1/4 cup (60ml) fish sauce
1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
2 tablespoons caster sugar
24 freshly shucked oysters
Thinly sliced spring onion, soaked in iced water for 10 minutes, to garnish

Method

1.

Process the lemongrass, ginger, chilli, garlic, coriander root and vinegar in a blender, or in a jug using a stick blender, until a thin paste forms. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, then add the fish sauce, lemon juice and caster sugar. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved and the dressing is well combined. Refrigerate until required.
2.

When ready to serve, place the oysters on serving plates - on a bed of rock salt if desired to keep Oysters stable. Drizzle each with 2 teaspoons of the dressing, garnish with spring onion and serve immediately.