Dim Sum and Snacks Recipes - Deep-Fried Oysters

Ingredients

Batter

• 1/2 cup plain flour

• 1/3 cup corn-flour

• 1/3 cup rice flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 cups cold water

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 24 large plump oysters

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon corn-flour

• 2 teaspoons oil

• 3 cm ginger, peeled and finely grated

• 3 spring onions, finely chopped

• 2 teaspoons Chinese (Shaosing) wine

• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

• oil, for deep frying

Dipping Sauce

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

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Method:

1. To make batter: Sift flours, baking powder and salt into a large bowl; make a well in the centre and gradually stir in enough water and oil, alternately, to make a thick batter. Set aside for 30 minutes to thicken.

2. Place the oysters in a bowl with the salt and corn-flour; mix well. Rinse very well under cold running water. Plunge the oysters into boiling water for 30 seconds then drain.

3. Heat the oil in a pan; add the ginger and spring onions and cook for 1 minute over medium heat. Add the wine and pepper.

4. Transfer to  bowl. Add the oysters and stir to combine. Stir the batter well. Heat 4-5 cm oil in a large pan. Using two spoons, dip the oysters into the batter, draining the excess. Fry the oysters in batches for 2-3 minutes or until all are golden and puffed. Drain well on paper towels and serve immediately with Dipping Sauce.

5. To make Dipping Sauce: Combine the soy and Worcestershire sauces and oil and stir.