Deep-Fried Oysters with Mango Salsa

I saw this recipe in the Christmas issue of Yummy, a food magazine here in the Philippines and I would like to share this with you. Actually, all I do with oysters is to cook them as soup so I decided to try this and actually loved it. Plus, it's easy to prepare. So, how about trying this yourself?

Ingredients:

fresh oysters, opened and taken out of the shell
1/4 cup flour
1 whole egg, beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs
oil fot frying


For the Mango Salsa:

1 medium-sized ripe mango, cubed
2 medium-sized red onions, chopped
1 large tomato, cubed
1 piece chili, chopped
1 tablespoon coriander, chopped
1/4 of a lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

Coat oysters with flour, then dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
In a pan, heat oil, then deep-fry oysters until golden brown.
Make mango salsa by mixing all ingredients together.
Put oyster meat back into the shells, then place a dollop of mango salsa on top.

FAQs from Wanna Be Cooks/Bakers

Here are some tips for people who are starting to love cooking/baking. I picked them up from Yummy Magazine, a recipe magazine here in the Philippines.

Q. When a recipe calls for one clove of garlic, does it mean the whole garlic? How about a head of garlic?

A. A head of a garlic means the whole garlic. A clove of garlic means a segment of the head of garlic.


Q. When a recipe calls for milk, which is not clearly specified, what does it mean?

A. Unless otherwise specified, it is safe to assume that milk refers to fresh milk, either whole or low-fat.


Q. What is a "non-reactive pan"?

A. This pan is usually made out of stainless steel or aluminum, or copper lined with stainless steel. These have lesser reaction on foods that are high in acid which could affect the color and taste of the food you're cooking.


Q. What is the difference, if any, among Italian parsley, curly parley, flat parsley, and chinese parsley?

A. Curly Parsley is mainly used for garnish and is eaten raw to take away the garlic breath.
Flat parsley is popular in Mediterranean dishes. It is also known as Italian parsley.
Chinese parsley is actually coriander, and locally called "wansoy".


Q.What is a non-dairy pastry topping?

A. It is a substitute for whipping cream, minus the milk. It is often made of palm or coconut oil. Some brands are Pastry Pride, Pour N'Whip, and Value Pride.


Q. What is OK sauce?

A. OK sauce is a fruity sauce used in Chinese dishes, almost in the same way as plum or hoisin sauce. It is made with tomatoes, dates, apples, and orange, among others.


Q. What is a good substitute for white wine?

A. There is no direct substitute for white wine since it is added to spike the flavors of the dish you're cooking. Omitting it is your next best option.

Seared Tuna and Green Mango Salad

Ingredients:

1 2oo-gram fresh tuna (deboned)
2 green mangoes, shredded
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
1/2 onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup toasted nuts (cashew or peanuts)
1 1/2 cups mixed salad greens
1 lemon, juiced
2 tsps fish sauce
1 pc chili, finely chopped
3 tsps fresh coriander leaves, to garnish


Procedure:


Season tuna with salt and pepper, then sear both sides of tuna in a hot pan.
Slice tuna into thin pieces.
Mix salad greens, mangoes, onions, tomatoes, and nuts in a bow. Toss.
Transfer to a serving bowl then add tuna slices.

For the dressing:

Combine lemon, fish sauce and chili. Whisk.
Drizzle dressing over the salad.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Note: Drizzle salad with the dressing just before serving.

MAJA BLANCA

INGREDIENTS:


1/2 cup cornstarch
2 cups coconut milk (sold in Oriental food stores)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
3 cups grated coconut



PROCEDURE:



Mix cornstarch and sugar in a bowl. Add water and stir.
In a saucepan, bring coconut milk to a boil and gradually stir in cornstarch mixture. Boil for 5 minutes, until the starch is cooked.
Pour into a buttered cake pan and let cool.
Spread coconut on a baking sheet and toast at 350 F. until brown.
Sprinkle maja blanca with toasted grated coconut.
Chill before serving.

Variation:

You can also mix corn kernels or shredded young coconut with the coconut milk while boiling.