Steamed Oysters with Ginger and Shallots

Ingredients

• 12 oysters ((we got them shucked at the seafood market))
• 25 g / 0.06 lb ginger ((thinly sliced))
• 2 sprig scallion / spring onion ((thinly sliced and soaking in cold water))
• 5 tbsp light soy sauce ((or to taste))
• 1 tbsp sugar ((or to taste))
• 5 tbsp water
• 6 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Have the oysters shucked at the seafood market when you buy them, then give each shellfish a quick rinse in cool water to remove any shell shards.

2. 2

   Set up your steamer while you garnish the oysters with the ginger. Steam on high heat with the lid on for 7 minutes or until just cooked.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, combine the light soy sauce, sugar and water in a saucepan over high heat until the sugar has melted.

4. 4

   Plate the steamed oysters, pour 1-2 tbsp of the sauce over them and garnish with scallions. Heat up the oil until smoking and pour 1/2 tbsp over the scallions on each oyster.

5. 5

   Enjoy hot as is!