Name: Oysters with mirin and wasabi
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 12 oysters, on the half shell; 2 tablespoon mirin; 1 tablespoon chinese rice wine; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste; 1 green onion, chopped finely; 1/4 lebanese cucumber (30g), seeded, chopped finely

Oysters with mirin and wasabi

Fire up your oysters with a shot of mirin and fierce wasabe. Finely chopped cucumber adds a cool edge to this spicy little concoction. Great as a starter, or for handing round a platter with a difference at a party.

Serves 2

Makes 6 Piece

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Ingredients

12 oysters, on the half shell

2 tablespoon mirin

1 tablespoon chinese rice wine

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste

1 green onion, chopped finely

1/4 lebanese cucumber (30g), seeded, chopped finely

Method

1.Remove oysters from shells; wash and dry shells. Return oysters to shells; place, in single layer, on serving platter.

2.Combine mirin, wine, sauce and wasabi in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer dressing, uncovered, 2 minutes.

3.Divide warm dressing among oysters; top with combined green onion and cucumber.

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