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Southern fried oyster slider with slaw on a brioche bun

Delicious fried oysters by Chef Simon Henry

• Recipe courtesy of Simon Henry, Chef at Emberz Restaurant, Cnr Tay St & Racecourse Road Invercargill - 03 219 9076

Method

In a mixing bowl, add the first 3 ingredients; stir to combine. In another bowl, combine the egg and milk; whisk to combine. Dip oysters in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture. Add oil to depth frying pan or electric fryer; heat to 180 degrees. Fry oysters in oil until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Plating

Cut a fresh brioche bun ¾ the way through, open bun slightly and half fill with slaw, fry oysters and place four fried oysters on the slaw and serve immediately.

Slaw Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 head green cabbage finely shredded
1 large carrots, finely shredded
1/2 cup best-quality mayonnaise
1 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoons grated Spanish onion
1 tablespoons sugar to taste
1 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoons celery salt Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Combine the shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery salt, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and then add to the cabbage mixture. Mix well to combine and taste for seasoning; add more salt, pepper, or sugar if desired.