Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe French LaundryOysters And Pearls Recipe

Oysters And Pearls Recipe

Inspired by The French Laundry
Time1h 30m
Serves4

"Sabayon" of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and Regiis Ova Caviar

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Ingredients

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For the Sabayon

For the Oysters

For Garnishing

Method

Preparing the Sabayon

  1. 1

    Soak the Tapioca

    In a medium pot, combine the pearl tapioca and water. Let it soak for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Tapioca

    After soaking, cook the tapioca over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it becomes translucent and tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Sabayon

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and dry white wine. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens and doubles in volume, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Butter and Season

    Remove the bowl from heat and whisk in the butter until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Combine with Tapioca

    Gently fold the cooked tapioca into the sabayon until well combined. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Preparing the Oysters

  1. 6

    Shuck the Oysters

    Carefully shuck the Island Creek oysters and place them on a bed of crushed ice.

  2. 7

    Drizzle Lemon Juice

    Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the oysters to enhance their flavor.

Plating and Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    In a shallow serving bowl, spoon a generous amount of the sabayon with tapioca at the bottom.

  2. 9

    Add Oysters

    Place the shucked oysters on top of the sabayon.

  3. 10

    Garnish with Caviar and Chives

    Top each oyster with a small spoonful of Regiis Ova caviar and sprinkle with chopped chives.

  4. 11

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the dish immediately while the sabayon is warm and enjoy the luxurious combination of flavors.