Spicy Tempura Oysters
By: Kris Miles
Published: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 9:58pm

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.

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.