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Oysters Tsai

Not named after me, but in Hong Kong there is a Jerry Tsai who is reputed to be the "Rockefeller" of Asia. Unfortunately, no relation.

Type: Fish, Shellfish
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Fresh shucked oysters
1 cup 40g / 1.4ozSpinach leaves
1 cup 237mlBasil or Thai basil
2   Serrano chilies
1 tablespoon 15mlChopped garlic
1 tablespoon 15mlFish sauce
1 tablespoon 15mlLime juice
1/4 cup 59mlHeavy cream
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
  Japanese bread crumbs called 'panko'
  Canola oil - to cook

Recipe Instructions

In a hot pan, saute garlic and chili until caramelized. Deglaze with fish sauce and lime juice. Add spinach and basil and cook until soft. Check for seasoning. Squeeze out excess water and while still hot, puree mixture in food processor and add cream.

Top each oyster with the puree and sprinkle with bread crumbs. In an oven set to broil, color oysters brown and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
EAST MEETS WEST with Ming Tsai - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MT-1A34)

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