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Crispy Japanese Gillette Oysters

groups2 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 20 minsoutdoor_grillDeep-fried
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skilletInstruction

6 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:36
warningStay safe

Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw seafood to avoid cross-contamination.

Take out the frozen Hiroshima oysters, put them in a basin to wash, add a little starch, rub gently to remove impurities and black dirt, and then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

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Watch out

Wash gently, otherwise the oyster meat will easily break apart.

Ingredients:frozen Hiroshima oysters (500 g)starch
Tools:colander
02
Active Cooking
00:01:53

Prepare a pot of boiling water, put the cleaned oysters into the boiling water and blanch for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the oysters shrink slightly and remain plump in the center, then remove and drain.

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Do not blanch for too long, otherwise the oysters will shrink completely, become tough, and lose their juices.

Ingredients:frozen Hiroshima oysters
Tools:potskimmer
03
Active Cooking
00:02:44

Put the drained oysters into a container, add 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of white pepper, toss evenly to marinate.

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Seasonings must be sprinkled evenly, otherwise some oysters will be tasteless.

Ingredients:frozen Hiroshima oystersSalt (1 tsp)white pepper powder (1 tsp)
04
Preparation
00:02:59

Cut open the breadcrumb package and pour into a dish, crack 1 egg into a small bowl and beat with chopsticks for later use.

Ingredients:breadcrumbs (1 cup)Egg (1 piece)
Tools:scissorschopsticks
05
Active Cooking
00:03:11
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Hot oil splattering risk, be careful when heating and pouring oil, do not let water drip into hot oil.

Pour 300 ml of cooking oil into a small deep pot, heat over medium heat until small bubbles appear.

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The oil temperature must be sufficient, otherwise the crust will absorb too much oil and become soggy.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (300 ml)
Tools:saucepan
06
Active Cooking
00:03:29
warningStay safe

Oil temperature is extremely high during deep-frying, use chopsticks to gently place food in to avoid hot oil splashes and burns.

Before frying, use kitchen paper towels to dry the marinated oysters again. Take 2 to 3 oysters each time, coat them with starch, egg wash, and breadcrumbs in order, fry in hot oil over medium-low heat until golden and crispy, then remove and drain.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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Watch out

Oysters must be thoroughly dried, otherwise oil will splatter severely

do not put too many at once otherwise the oil temperature will drop and make the crust soggy

Ingredients:frozen Hiroshima oystersstarch (3 tbsp)Eggbreadcrumbslemon (1 piece)
Tools:chopstickskitchen paper towel

groceryAll Ingredients

frozen Hiroshima oysters500 g
starch3 tbsp
breadcrumbs1 cup
Egg1 piece
Salt1 tsp
white pepper powder1 tsp
Cooking oil300 ml
lemon1 piece

blenderAll Tools Needed

colanderpotskimmerscissorschopstickssaucepankitchen paper towel