East Coast Oyster Recipe
Daily selection, jeow som, cilantro, fresno
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Ingredients
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Oysters and Accompaniments
Method
Preparation and Serving
- 1
Prepare the Oysters
Rinse the fresh oysters under cold running water to remove any sand or debris. Scrub the shells gently with a brush if necessary.
- 2
Shuck the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck each oyster. Hold the oyster in a towel to protect your hand, insert the knife into the hinge, and twist to open. Remove the top shell and loosen the oyster from the bottom shell.
- 3
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
If you are making jeow som from scratch, blend together ingredients such as roasted chili, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Serve the oysters chilled with jeow som and lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the oysters.
