How do I use dried oysters?
July 13, 2010 11:13 AM Subscribe
How can I use a big ol' bag of oysters?
I am thinking of using them in a mushroom risotto, or diced up in congee, but other than that, I am out of ideas. Can I make a sauce out of them and maybe mix it with some vegetables? How would I go about doing that?
Recipes are especially welcome!
I am thinking of using them in a mushroom risotto, or diced up in congee, but other than that, I am out of ideas. Can I make a sauce out of them and maybe mix it with some vegetables? How would I go about doing that?
Recipes are especially welcome!
Oh, I didn't realize they were dried. It might still work. The congee is a good idea. You might also use them to stuff a chicken breast or pork roast.
posted by TheWhiteSkull at 11:31 AM on July 13, 2010
posted by TheWhiteSkull at 11:31 AM on July 13, 2010
You can use up a pile of dried oysters making XO sauce.
posted by foodgeek at 12:00 PM on July 13, 2010
posted by foodgeek at 12:00 PM on July 13, 2010
I've only heard of dried oysters being used in asian cuisine and have never cooked with them myself.
Two things I have noticed with dried seafood are 1) they often taste much "fishier" than their fresh counterparts, and 2) sometimes they are salted.
I would initially suggest something like making up a small batch of congee that contains oysters and maybe some onions so that you can taste your haul in a fairly bland environment.
Once you know what they taste like you can decide what direction you want to go in.
posted by MonkeySaltedNuts at 8:12 PM on July 13, 2010
Two things I have noticed with dried seafood are 1) they often taste much "fishier" than their fresh counterparts, and 2) sometimes they are salted.
I would initially suggest something like making up a small batch of congee that contains oysters and maybe some onions so that you can taste your haul in a fairly bland environment.
Once you know what they taste like you can decide what direction you want to go in.
posted by MonkeySaltedNuts at 8:12 PM on July 13, 2010
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posted by TheWhiteSkull at 11:29 AM on July 13, 2010