Title: Stir Fried Oysters with Garlic and Green Onio
Categories: Chinese Seafood
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1 | lb | Oysters, shucked |
| 1 | ts | Cornstarch |
| 1 | ts | Oyster sauce |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Soy sauce |
| 1/8 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | tb | Oil |
| 1/2 | ts | White wine |
| 2 | | Garlic cloves; minced |
| 2 | | Green onions; in 2" pieces |
| 1 | | 1/4" slice gingerroot * |
*Note: Gingerroot should be chopped. Bring 4 cups water in large saucepan
to boil. Plunge oysters into boiling water. Cook 10 to 15 seconds, until
edges begin to curl. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Blend cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Stir in oyster
sauce, soy sauce and salt. Set aside. Heat oil in wok until hot. Add wine,
oysters, garlic, green onions and ginger. Stir-fry 15 seconds. Drain off
any excess liquid that accumulates. Stir in reserved sauce. Stir-fry 1
minute, just until sauce bubbles and thickens. Created by: Mon Kee, Los
Angeles (C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times