RECIPE

Sweet and Sour Native Inspired Albany Rock Oysters

A play on traditional mignonette, this native ingredient inspired dressing packs a glorious punch against the rich & gentle saline flavour of Albany Rock Oysters.
Sweet and Sour Native Inspired Albany Rock Oysters
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Leeuwin Coast

Ingredients

  • 12 Albany Rock oysters shucked

Dressing

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp fingerlime pearls (1-2 fingerlime)
  • 4 dried quondong finely diced
  • ¼ tsp pepperberry ground (or to taste)

Method

  1. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl, whisk and allow to steep for 15 mins.
  2. Taste and adjust sugar.
  3. Lay oysters on a platter and serve with dressing on the side so guests can dress to taste.

Cook's Notes

  • Native ingredients can be sourced from West Australian businesses Moojipin Foods and Roojenics.
  • Quondong flavour - the initial taste is slightly sour and salty, developing into subtle, earthy, sweet peach and citrus notes.
  • Pepperberry - like black pepper with a kick