Deep Fried Oyster
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Golden, crispy deep fried oysters with a light, airy batter and tender, juicy meat inside — a perfect crowd-pleasing treat.
(粵語原聲版)酥炸生蠔，皮脆肉滑 Deep Fried Oysters (Eng Sub)
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Cooking Steps
10
STEP 1 OF 10
Mix the Batter
USES
Battering, half pack (90 gram)·Instant Yeast, mixed in batter (0.5 teaspoon)·Water, room temperature (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Combine frying powder and yeast, then gradually add room temperature water until sticky.
STEP 2 OF 10
Add Oil to Batter
USES
Cooking Oil, (for marinade) mixed in batter (2 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Stir oil into the batter until evenly mixed, then set aside.
STEP 3 OF 10
Rinse the Oysters
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Open on YouTube ↗Gently wash the oysters by hand to preserve their natural flavour.
STEP 4 OF 10
Blanch the Oysters
USES
Oyster Tub (Require Cooking), blanched, patted dry (300 gram)·Salt, (for braising) blanching water (1 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add salt to boiling water, add oysters, reduce to lowest heat and soak for 1.5 minutes.
STEP 5 OF 10
Cool and Drain
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Open on YouTube ↗Transfer oysters to cold water to stop shrinking, then drain thoroughly.
STEP 6 OF 10
Pat and Coat Oysters
USES
Cornstarch, light dusting (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pat oysters dry with kitchen paper, then dust lightly with cornstarch to dry the surface.
STEP 7 OF 10
Coat in Batter
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Open on YouTube ↗Add oysters to the batter and coat evenly using your hands for best coverage.
STEP 8 OF 10
First Fry
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Open on YouTube ↗Carefully lower oysters into oil, gently push with spatula back to prevent sticking, and fry until set.
STEP 9 OF 10
Second Fry
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Open on YouTube ↗Raise oil temperature and fry oysters again for about 30 seconds until golden and crispy.
STEP 10 OF 10
Serve the Oysters
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Open on YouTube ↗Remove oysters from oil, drain, and plate up immediately to serve.
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