Stir-fried oysters with garlic & green onio

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsOysters, shucked
1teaspoonCornstarch
1teaspoonOyster sauce
teaspoonSoy sauce
teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonOil
½teaspoonWhite wine
2Garlic cloves; minced
2Green onions; in 2\" pieces
11/4\" slice gingerroot *

Directions

*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.