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1. Indulge in Homemade Microwave Baked Oysters with Rich Butter and Cheese
2. How Oysters Contribute to Your Health
2. Explore the Technique of Microwave-Baking Oysters with Butter and Shallots
Discover the Simple Technique of Microwave-Baking Oysters with Shallot Butter at Home, Perfect for Kitchen Novices
2.1. Essential Ingredients
- 3 kg of Fresh Live Oysters (Adjust quantity based on serving size).
- 200 grams of Fresh Pork Lard (or 1 box of unsalted butter).
- 300 grams of Peanuts.
- 250 grams of Spring Onions.
- Microwave oven (if unavailable, use charcoal stove), dish, bowl, spoon, pan, ...
2.2. How to Make Microwave-Baked Oysters with Shallot Butter
- Step 1: Prepare all ingredients
+ Purchase oysters from the market and soak them in water for 10 - 20 minutes to remove sand and dirt. Then, use a clean brush to scrub off any remaining mud on the shells.
+ Rinse the oysters with clean water and let them drain.
+ Due to the tough shells of oysters, it is difficult to use a knife to pry them open, and there is a risk of cutting your hand if not careful.
+ Directly place the oysters in the microwave and cook for 1-2 minutes until they automatically open their shells. You can then quickly remove the unused shell parts.
+ Separate the oyster juice and place the prepared oysters onto a ceramic plate.
+ Trim the roots off the spring onions and cilantro, wash thoroughly with water, and drain. Then, finely chop the spring onions and set aside.
+ Crush the pre-roasted peanuts.
+ Wash the fresh pork lard bought from the market or supermarket, then finely slice it.
+ Then, heat in a pan on the stove until you obtain liquid lard.
+ Once all the fat has melted and only the fat crust remains, quickly turn off the stove, and scoop out the fat crust separately. Because if the fat crust is over the flame, it will burn, resulting in an unattractive color of the fat.
+ Then, turn on the stove and add finely chopped spring onions into the fat in the pan, gently stir until the spring onions slightly wither, then add a bit of seasoning powder and a pinch of salt. Stir briefly a few more times, then turn off the stove.
+ Transfer all the onion-infused fat into a bowl.
- Step 2: Microwave-Baking the Oysters
+ Pour the onion-infused fat over each oyster on the plate, then place the oyster plate into the microwave and cook for 4 - 5 minutes.
+ Once the oysters are cooked, sprinkle crushed peanuts and ground pepper on top for aroma and enjoy.
+ Microwave-Baked Oysters with Shallot Butter offer a delightful combination of sweet oyster meat, savory shallot butter, and crispy roasted peanuts.
- Step 3: Finished Product and Enjoyment
+ After microwave-baking the oysters with shallot butter, transfer them onto a plate and garnish. For an extra touch, serve with cilantro, sweet fish sauce, and a few slices of chili for enhanced flavor.
2.3. Points to Note When Making Microwave-Baked Oysters with Shallot Butter
- When selecting live oysters, pay attention to their shells. Choose oysters with rounded shells, as they tend to have more meat, and ensure that their shells are tightly closed. Avoid oysters that can easily open, as they are likely dead and no longer fresh.
- Utilize the oyster juice obtained during shell opening to cook congee, ensuring a delicious and sweet-tasting porridge. However, be cautious when seasoning as oysters naturally impart a salty flavor.
3. Prepare the Dipping Sauce for Microwave-Baked Oysters with Shallot Butter
3. Prepare the Dipping Sauce for Microwave-Baked Oysters with Shallot Butter
- Step 1: Peel and finely crush the ginger, then place it in a bowl. Add 2 peeled and minced garlic cloves.
- Step 2: Next, pour lime juice and sugar into the bowl and stir until the sugar completely dissolves. Then, add about 1 tablespoon of filtered water and pour in fish sauce, stirring until well combined.
- Step 3: Season to taste, then add finely chopped chili.
4. How to Make Microwave-Baked Oysters with Cheese
4. How to Make Microwave-Baked Oysters with Cheese
Microwave-Baked Oysters with Cheese is also one of the current favorite dishes due to its uniquely delicious flavor.
4.1. Essential Ingredients
- 2 kg of fresh live oysters.
- 100g of pre-shredded cheese.
- 100ml of fresh milk.
- All-purpose flour.
- Shallots, cooking oil.
- Microwave oven (or charcoal stove if unavailable), dish, bowl, spoon, pan, ...
4.2. How to Make Microwave-Baked Oysters with Cheese
- Step 1: Prepare the ingredients and shuck the live oysters
+ When selecting oysters, opt for ones with rounded shells, as they will have more meat and tightly closed shells indicate freshness. When you bring the oysters home, rinse them thoroughly and soak them in water to remove any sand.
To shuck live oysters: Observe the two edges inside the oyster's mouth, then gently slide a sharp knife into this crevice. Hold firmly with one hand, press the knife firmly down the middle of the oyster. When the tip of the knife is submerged in the oyster's mouth, simply twist the knife gently to quickly shuck the oyster.
Step 2: Making cheesy grilled oysters
Mix 100ml of fresh milk with 50g of flour, then pour the mixture into a pan with sautéed shallots, add a pinch of pepper and salt, then simmer for 3 minutes.
Use a spoon to scoop the mixture onto each oyster, then top with cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are used up.
Gently arrange the oysters on a baking sheet, then place in the microwave, bake the oysters at 200°C, set to mode 2, bake for 10 minutes until the oysters are cooked and the cheese is completely melted, aroma emanating, indicating completion.
Step 3: Enjoying the finished product
Let's bring out and enjoy our creations with the whole family.
So we've completed making microwave-baked butter garlic oysters and microwave-baked cheesy oysters. Hopefully, it will be helpful for you to try out new dishes for the whole family.
