Deep-Fried Oysters

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Shell oysters; then season lightly with salt and pepper. Mince
scallions.
2. Coat oysters with any of the batter combinations listed below.
3. Heat oil. Add oysters, a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden. Drain
on paper toweling. Garnish with scallions and serve. VARIATIONS:
1. Instead of seasoning the oysters with salt and pepper, toss them in a
mixture of 1 tablespoon sherry and 1 teaspoon salt. Then coat with batter.
2. In step 2, add the minced scallions to the batter mixture. BATTERS FOR
DEEP-FRIED OYSTERS: a. 1 egg, 1/2 cup flour, 1 cup water. b. 1 cup flour, 2
teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 cup water. c. 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking
powder, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lard, 3/4 cup water.
From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded
from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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