The Joy of Oysters: A Complete Guide to Sourcing, Shucking, Grilling, Broiling, and Frying

The Joy of Oysters is a comprehensive oyster bible and cookbook that provides tips, trivia, history, and recipes to celebrate the delicious bivalve. It includes information on selecting, storing, cleaning, shucking, and serving oysters, as well as techniques for broiling, frying, roasting, steaming, pickling, and poaching. It also features oyster preparations from around the world and explores the oyster's reputation as an aphrodisiac.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Workman Publishing

The Ultimate Oyster Bible and Cookbook

From the expert food writer Nils Bernstein, comes a comprehensive and delectable guide to the world of oysters. This ultimate oyster bible and cookbook offers an array of fascinating tips, trivia, and history, accompanied by approachable recipes that celebrate the remarkable bivalve.

Behold the oyster, a culinary delight that is both delicious and surprisingly nutritious. Once considered a luxury item, oysters are now entirely sustainable and readily available, making them a guilt-free indulgence for food enthusiasts. And behold The Joy of Oysters, a treasure trove of knowledge, recipes, tips, stories, history, and everything else that oyster lovers and curious souls alike could ever desire to know.

Discover the art of selecting the freshest, tastiest oysters. Learn how to store, clean, shuck, and serve these delectable mollusks with finesse. Discover why we no longer shy away from enjoying oysters during months without the letter "r."

But that's not all—this book is a celebration of the joy of eating and cooking with oysters. Whether you prefer them on the half shell, experimenting with seven sauces to enhance their flavor, or exploring various techniques for broiling, frying, roasting, steaming, pickling, and poaching, this guide has you covered.

Immerse yourself in a world of classic oyster dishes, such as Oysters Rockefeller, Oyster Po Boy, and Oyster Stew. Discover oyster preparations from around the globe, including Japanese Oyster Rice, Irish Beef and Oyster Pie, Filipino Oyster Kinilaw, and Korean Oyster Fritters. Indulge in an oyster shooter as well.

Furthermore, delve into the intriguing facts behind the oyster's reputation as an aphrodisiac. Learn about the nutritional benefits, the ecological significance, and the rich cultural history associated with these remarkable creatures.

With The Joy of Oysters as your companion, you'll embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and expand your knowledge of the world of oysters. Prepare to savor the flavors, indulge in the history, and create unforgettable memories with these delectable bivalves.

Weight: 718g
Dimension: 182 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781579659981