4 Delicious Oyster Dishes: A Special Treat for Your Child
4 Delicious Oyster Dishes: A Special Treat for Your Child
Oysters are in Season: 4 Oyster Recipes to Delight Your Family
While arranging my son’s belated birthday celebration, I asked on our family chat, ‘What would you like to eat?’ My son replied, ‘Mom’s cooking!’ and my daughter said, ‘Mom, I want oyster pancakes!’ It’s so convenient when everyone can eat what they want without me having to agonize over the menu. To make everyone comfortable and happy, I’ve prepared four delightful dishes using fresh, seasonal oysters. From enjoying oysters as they are, to a warm and refreshing oyster soup, savory oyster pancakes, and a vegetable oyster pancake bursting with texture, let’s explore these delicious recipes that will surely satisfy the whole family!
Fresh Raw Oysters- 100g fresh oysters
- Gochujang sauce (a pinch)
Oyster Soup- 100g oysters
- 1/5 piece radish (thinly sliced)
- 1 red chili pepper (sliced diagonally)
- 1 green chili pepper (sliced diagonally)
- 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
- Minced garlic (a little)
- 4 cups water
- 1 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp perilla oil
Oyster Pancakes- 50g prepared oysters
- 1/2 cup pancake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- Cooking oil (e.g., soybean oil) (a little)
Oyster and Vegetable Pancakes- 50g prepared oysters
- 2 leaves napa cabbage (finely julienned)
- 3 leaves perilla (shiso) leaves (finely julienned)
- 1 egg
- 3-4 Tbsp pancake mix
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/2 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- Cooking oil (e.g., soybean oil) (a little)
- 100g oysters
- 1/5 piece radish (thinly sliced)
- 1 red chili pepper (sliced diagonally)
- 1 green chili pepper (sliced diagonally)
- 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
- Minced garlic (a little)
- 4 cups water
- 1 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp perilla oil
Oyster Pancakes- 50g prepared oysters
- 1/2 cup pancake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- Cooking oil (e.g., soybean oil) (a little)
Oyster and Vegetable Pancakes- 50g prepared oysters
- 2 leaves napa cabbage (finely julienned)
- 3 leaves perilla (shiso) leaves (finely julienned)
- 1 egg
- 3-4 Tbsp pancake mix
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/2 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- Cooking oil (e.g., soybean oil) (a little)
- 50g prepared oysters
- 2 leaves napa cabbage (finely julienned)
- 3 leaves perilla (shiso) leaves (finely julienned)
- 1 egg
- 3-4 Tbsp pancake mix
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/2 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- Cooking oil (e.g., soybean oil) (a little)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
[1. Enjoying Fresh Raw Oysters] To prepare the fresh oysters, add 1 tablespoon of coarse salt and gently swirl them to clean off any impurities. After rinsing, drain them thoroughly on a sieve to ensure they are perfectly clean and ready to enjoy. 
Step 2
Arrange the cleaned raw oysters attractively on a plate. Serve them with a side of sweet and spicy gochujang sauce for a delightful appetizer that will tantalize your taste buds.
Step 3
[2. Making Warm and Refreshing Oyster Soup] To begin making the oyster soup, thinly slice the radish into bite-sized pieces. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of perilla oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the sliced radish and sauté until it becomes slightly translucent and fragrant, bringing out its natural sweetness. 
Step 4
Once the radish is well sautéed, pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Season the broth with 1 tablespoon of anchovy sauce to establish a savory base. You can also use soy sauce or salt if preferred.
Step 5
When the soup comes to a rolling boil, add the prepared oysters. Cook them briefly until they just start to plump up – be careful not to overcook, as they can become tough. Finally, stir in the chopped green onion and minced garlic, simmer for another moment, and your refreshing and clear oyster soup is ready.
Step 6
[3. Creating Savory and Crispy Oyster Pancakes] For the oyster pancakes, it’s crucial to thoroughly pat the prepared oysters dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Once dried, coat the oysters evenly with the pancake mix. 
Step 7
Dip the flour-coated oysters into beaten egg wash. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the oysters until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Adding 1/2 tablespoon of anchovy sauce to the batter enhances the umami flavor, resulting in delicious oyster pancakes with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Step 8
[4. Making Delightful Oyster and Vegetable Pancakes] These pancakes are packed with fresh vegetables! Finely julienne 2 napa cabbage leaves and 3 perilla leaves. Chop the prepared oysters into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the julienned vegetables, chopped oysters, 1 egg, 3-4 tablespoons of pancake mix, and 2 tablespoons of water. Mix well, adding a little more water if the batter is too thick, until you achieve a smooth consistency. Season with 1/2 tablespoon of anchovy sauce for added flavor. 
Step 9
Heat cooking oil in a pan. Spoon the batter onto the hot pan, creating bite-sized pancakes. Cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides. These pancakes are a wonderful combination of fresh vegetable crunch and the rich flavor of oysters.
