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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
The fatty, chewy oysters are a culinary “paradise” in many meals. So why hesitate to join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn how to make simple and quick stir-fried oysters with onions that are also delicious? Let’s make stir-fried dishes right away!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Oysters with Onions For 2 people
Oyster meat 500 gr (shell removed) Onion 1 bulb Kumquat 3 fruits Garlic 3 cloves Chili pepper 2 fruits Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Salt/ sugar a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh and sweet oysters
- Oyster shell: You should choose oysters with tightly closed tips and shells. This ensures that the oysters have a lot of meat and retain the seawater inside.
- Oyster meat: When separating the shell, if the oyster meat clings tightly and fills the shell, containing a lot of seawater, then it is a good oyster.
- Tap the oyster shell with your hand, if you don’t hear any sound, then the oyster has died and is no longer fresh.
- Avoid buying oysters that you can easily separate the shell from, as most of them are dead. Do not choose oysters with eggs as the meat will be bitter and not tasty.
- If buying shucked oysters, you should press to check if the oyster meat is still firm. It’s best to buy those packaged in vacuum bags with a clear expiration date.
See details: How to choose fresh and sweet oysters
How to choose fresh onions
- You should choose round onions with long roots, as these are fresh and delicious onions.
- Good onions will have a firm, smooth skin, beautiful yellow color, without dark spots, and tightly hugging the body.
- Avoid buying ones with unusual shapes, completely missing roots, or with wilted roots, as they will not taste good.
How to cook Stir-fried Oysters with Onions
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Prepare and marinate oysters
To save time, you can use pre-shucked oysters. Dilute water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, gently massage and soak the oysters in a basin for about 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.
After that, squeeze in about 2 – 3 calamondin limes, mix well, and rinse again with water, then drain.
How to clean oysters properly, without slime
- For oysters with shells, you should soak them in clean water for 2 hours to soften the outer mud, then scrub clean with a brush.
- Soak oysters in salt and chili water to help them release dirt, then rinse several times with clean water.
- Additionally, you can soak them in salt water or white wine to eliminate the fishy smell, gently massage during the soaking process.
See details: How to clean oysters properly, without slime
Place the oysters in a bowl, then add about 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1/2 the amount of minced garlic and chili into the bowl. Mix the ingredients well and marinate for 10 minutes to allow the oysters to absorb the flavors.
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Prepare other ingredients
Crush the garlic and peel it. Then use a knife to finely chop the garlic and chili. For the onion, peel it, wash it clean, and cut it into wedges.
As for the cilantro, wash it thoroughly and cut it into small pieces about 1cm long.
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Stir-fried oysters with onions
Place a pan on the stove, add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and the remaining minced garlic, sauté until fragrant over medium heat.
Then, add the oysters to the pan, slightly increase the heat. Stir the oysters evenly and add the remaining minced chili to stir-fry together. Stir-fry until the oysters are slightly firm, then add the onions to the pan for about 7 – 10 minutes. You can season to taste according to your preference.
Continue to stir the mixture until you notice the oyster juice gradually reducing. Finally, add the cilantro, stir well for about another 3 – 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and serve the dish on a plate.
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Finished product
The stir-fried oysters with onions are fragrant with rich, tender oyster meat, seasoned well.
When eaten, the cream from the oysters melts in your mouth, making the dish even more delicious, combined with the crispy, tasty onions. This dish is perfect when served with hot rice!
The above is the recipe for stir-fried oysters with onions with a surprisingly simple method, yet the taste is delicious and nutritious. Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your skills and invite your family! TasteVN wishes you success!
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