Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
1 unit

black salt or rock salt

for serving

18 unit

oysters

fresh, shucked, shells cleaned

1 unit

egg white

lightly whisked

0.5 cup

all purpose flour

0.5 cup

champagne

0.5 tsp

wasabi paste

1 tsp

palm sugar

grated

0.5 tsp

fish sauce

0.5 tsp

lime juice

6 cup

vegetable oil

for deep-frying

0.33 cup

cornstarch

2 unit

spring onions

finely sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Arrange black salt or rock salt on a serving platter and top with cleaned oyster shells.

Step 2
~3 min

Prepare the tempura batter: Lightly whisk the egg white until foamy.

Key Technique: Tempura
Step 3
~3 min

Add all-purpose flour and champagne to the egg white.

Step 4
~3 min

Add a handful of ice cubes to the batter.

Step 5
~3 min

Gently whisk until almost smooth and set aside to rest.

Step 6
~3 min

Make the wasabi dressing: Whisk together wasabi paste, grated palm sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of water.

Step 7
~3 min

Spoon a little wasabi sauce onto each oyster.

Step 8
~3 min

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over high heat.

Step 9
~3 min

Dry the shucked oysters on paper towels.

Step 10
~3 min

Lightly dust each oyster with cornstarch.

Step 11
~3 min

Dip the dusted oysters in the prepared tempura batter.

Key Technique: Tempura
Step 12
~3 min

Carefully lower the battered oysters into the hot oil.

Step 13
~3 min

Fry for approximately 2 minutes, or until crisp and golden.

Step 14
~3 min

Remove the fried oysters and drain on paper towels.

Step 15
~3 min

Place each tempura oyster back into its shell.

Key Technique: Tempura
Step 16
~3 min

Top each oyster with finely sliced spring onions.

Step 17
~3 min

Serve immediately with the remaining wasabi dipping sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the oil is hot enough for proper tempura.

Do not overcrowd the fryer to maintain oil temperature.

Serve immediately for best crispness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead, but tempura is best fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with lemon wedges.

Offer additional wasabi paste.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Edamame
Seaweed Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Tempura is a classic Japanese dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Special Occasions

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Special Occasion
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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