Chinese Seafood Recipes - Deep-Fried Oysters Recipe

Ingredients

• 24 oysters, shelled

• salt and freshly ground pepper

• 1 egg, beaten

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup plain (all-purpose) flour

• 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup water

• oil for deep-frying

• 4 spring onions (scallions), chopped

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Method:

1. Sprinkle the oysters with salt and pepper. Beat the egg with the flour and water to a batter and use to coat the oysters.

2. Heat the oil and deep-fry the oysters until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper and serve garnished with spring onions.