Garlic Vermicelli Steamed Oysters

蒜蓉粉丝蒸生蚝

Garlic Vermicelli Steamed Oysters — a Cantonese Chinese recipe, ready in about 15 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• fresh oysters on the half shell
• mung bean vermicelli, soaked and cut
• garlic cloves, finely minced
• light soy sauce
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Soak vermicelli in warm water 10 minutes. Drain, cut into short pieces. Arrange on each oyster half.
2. Tap each oyster shell gently — if it stays open and does not close, discard it. Live oysters close when tapped.
3. Make garlic sauce: mix minced garlic with soy sauce and 1 tbsp oil. Spoon generously over each oyster.
4. Soak vermicelli in warm water 10 minutes. Drain, cut into short pieces. Arrange on each oyster half.
5. Steam over high heat for exactly 3 minutes. The oyster should still jiggle when removed.
6. Remove from steamer immediately. Sprinkle with chopped scallion if desired. Serve on a platter with lemon wedges.