Raw Oyster Salad – Marinating in Sesame Oil First Makes the Oysters Much More Tender

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl with 600ml water and 1T sea salt, gently wash the oysters by rubbing them softly.

2. 2

   Rinse the oysters, drain, then toss with 1T sesame oil; cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Julienne the cheongyang chili peppers, radish, and pear; place radish and pear in a bowl, add 0.5T salt, and let sit for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Make the sauce: combine 4T red pepper flakes, 2T maesil extract, 2T fish sauce, 1T minced garlic, and 1T sesame seeds.

5. 5

   In a bowl, mix the cheongyang chili peppers, radish, pear, and sauce together.

6. 6

   Add the marinated oysters and toss gently for a second round of seasoning.