raw oysters

raw oysters

Appetizers

Discover this delicious traditional appetizer from the coastal region of Qingdao, served in steamed shells.

Enlarge photo
↓ Jump to recipe

Raw oysters are a delicacy that is best enjoyed in steamed shells. To achieve the best results, be sure to thoroughly clean the oysters and cook the shells without overcooking them.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodsteam
  • Estimated cost$2.52 $0.63 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.41
  • $1.11

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. First, clean the mussels and blanch them briefly in boiling water.
  2. Next, separate the mussels from their shells, and make sure to thoroughly clean the shells. ≈ 8 min
  3. Slice the clams, asparagus, and ham. ≈ 8 min
  4. In a bowl, combine the fish (catfish), ground meat, oil paint, salt, chicken broth, rice wine, eggs, and chopped onions.
  5. The mussel shells are first cooked in boiling salted water, and then again in hot water.
  6. Once removed, the shells are drained. ≈ 3 min
  7. Next, the inside of each shell is covered with a sauce made from fish and ham. ≈ 3 min
  8. Finally, the mussels are placed on top. ≈ 3 min
  9. We bring water to a boil in a steamer, then place the shells in the steamer for 10 minutes.
  10. Once removed, the plates are arranged on a serving dish. ≈ 3 min
  11. Prepare the spices for cooking in a pan, and bring to a boil until bubbles form and the liquid stops boiling.
  12. Before serving, add some cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
  13. Pour the sauce over the oysters, then heat the pan and pour hot oil over the oysters.

The bill

raw oysters

  • First, clean the mussels and briefly boil them in boiling water. Then, separate the mussels from their shells, and make sure to thoroughly clean the shells. Cut the mussels, asparagus, and ham into slices. In a bowl, combine the fish (cod), ground meat, oil, salt, chicken broth, rice wine, eggs, and chopped onions.$1.41
  • Prepare the spices for the dish, bring to a boil until bubbles form and the liquid stops boiling. Before serving, add cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Pour the sauce over the oysters, then heat the pan and pour hot oil over the oysters.$1.11

Total$2.52

that's $0.63 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • First, clean the mussels and briefly boil them in boiling water. Then, separate the mussels from their shells, and make sure to thoroughly clean the shells. Cut the mussels, asparagus, and ham into slices. In a bowl, combine the fish (cod), ground meat, oil, salt, chicken broth, rice wine, eggs, and chopped onions.
  • The mussels are first cooked in boiling salted water, then again in hot water. After being removed, the shells are drained. Then, a sauce made from fish, ham, and the mussels themselves is placed on the bottom of each shell. The shells are then steamed until the water boils, and then added to the steamer for 10 minutes. Finally, they are decorated and served.
  • Prepare the spices for the dish, bring to a boil until bubbles form and the liquid stops boiling. Before serving, add cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Pour the sauce over the oysters, then heat the pan and pour hot oil over the oysters.

The screen stays on while cooking mode is open.

🎬 Have a video of this recipe? Suggest a YouTube link

Did you film this recipe, or do you know a video that shows it? Axelle watches it before adding it to the page.

Nothing is published before approval.

✏️ A mistake, an idea for this recipe? Suggest a correction

Reviews (0)

Rate this recipe Be the first to rate it!

Your rating