 As the weather gets warmer, oysters will get more popular.  This mignonette is a simple preparation that adds a nice fruitiness without overpowering the oyster.  The water is there to tame the acidity, but if you want the extra zing, just cut it back.
As the weather gets warmer, oysters will get more popular.  This mignonette is a simple preparation that adds a nice fruitiness without overpowering the oyster.  The water is there to tame the acidity, but if you want the extra zing, just cut it back.
You will need:
148ml / 5oz                   Champagne vinegar
148ml / 5oz                   raspberry vinegar
148ml / 5oz                   water
15ml / 1Tbs                   sugar
1                                    shallot
to taste                           coarse ground black pepper
to taste                           kosher salt
Method:
 - mix the vinegars and water
 - add the sugar and season with salt to taste
 - gently warm the mix to melt the sugar and salt
 - cool  
 - mince the shallot fine and add it in
 - add black pepper to taste
 - serve on fresh shucked oysters
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