Steamed Oysters
清蒸生蚝qīng zhēng shēng háo
- Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 184 kcal
- Yield
- 1 serving
Steamed Oysters is a classic coastal home-cooked dish that preserves the natural flavor of the oyster. The oyster meat is tender and juicy, with a subtle briny ocean aroma, while minced garlic and ginger strips bring out a clean, sweet taste. Oysters are rich in high-quality protein and zinc, which can help boost immunity.清蒸生蚝是一道原汁原味的沿海家常菜,蚝肉鲜嫩多汁,带着淡淡的海水咸香,蒜蓉与姜丝激发出清甜口感。生蚝富含优质蛋白和锌元素,能帮助提升免疫力。

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Method6 steps
- 1
Scrub the Oysters
刷洗生蚝
Scrub the oysters clean with a brush (use a toothbrush if you don't have one).
将生蚝用刷子刷干净(没有刷子用牙刷)。
5 min
- Be sure to scrub off any sand and debris from the shells.注意刷掉外壳上的泥沙和附着物

- 2
Initial Steaming
初次蒸制
Add water to the steamer, place the steaming rack on top, then lay 6 oysters flat on the rack. Steam at 50% power for 3 minutes.
蒸锅中放水,将蒸屉放上之后,将 6 个生蚝平铺在蒸屉,使用 50%功率,蒸 3 分钟。
3 min
- Laying them flat ensures even heating.平铺可以确保受热均匀

- 3
Open the Shells and Plate
去壳及摆盘
Hold the hot lid with a damp cloth in your right hand and lift it. Open each oyster shell halfway and remove the top half. Place each oyster with the convex side down and the flat side up. Add 1 ginger strip and 10g minced garlic to each oyster.
用右手拿着湿抹布掀开烫锅盖,将每个生蚝的外壳掀开一半去掉,生蚝的凸面向下,平面向上,每个放 1 根姜丝,10g 蒜末放到生蚝上。
5 min
- Be careful of the steam when lifting the lid.掀开锅盖时注意避开水蒸气
- Placing the convex side down preserves the fresh, flavorful broth inside the oyster.凸面向下可以保留生蚝内的鲜美原汤

- 4
Second Steaming
二次蒸制
Close the lid and steam at 100% power for 3.5 minutes.
关上烫锅盖,100%功率蒸 3.5 分钟。
4 min
- Steaming at full power locks in the fresh flavor.全功率大火蒸制能锁住鲜味

- 5
Season
调味
Turn off the heat. Hold the hot lid with a cloth in your right hand and lift it. Add 5ml soy sauce to each oyster.
停火,用右手拿着抹布掀开烫锅盖,每个放 5ml 酱油。
1 min
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preferred level of saltiness.酱油量可根据个人咸淡喜好微调

- 6
Serve
盛盘
盛盘。
30 sec
- Best enjoyed while hot.趁热食用口感最佳

Extra tips
- Handle the scalding lid and oyster shells with care to avoid burns.掀开滚烫锅盖和处理蚝壳需要稍加小心,谨防烫伤
- If you find any issues or improvements while following this guide, please submit an Issue or Pull Request.如果您遵循本指南的制作流程而发现有问题或可以改进的流程,请提出 Issue 或 Pull request
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