Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Things You Should Know About Fresh Oysters

By Alison Wilcox


Its not ideal to go to the market again and again in order to buy fresh oysters. Instead, you can use a couple of methods which will help you to keep them sea fresh for a bit longer than usual. Once should ensure safe transportation of such meat from market to the home as there are so many reasons of it going bad quickly.

You should use a ventilated box to store them and drape them nicely in a damp cold and wet cloth before putting in the box. You can also make the use of ice box but don't put too much ice in it as the melted ice could tamper the fresh taste and smell. Never put the new ones in freezer because the freezing process may hinder the quality of the product to a great extent.

The most authentic way is to eat them raw right from its own shell they can be slurped inside the mouth to experience the raw authentic flavor. Apart from that, it can also be cooked in lots of different ways. There are a variety of recipes to select ranging from stir fries, stews, roasted and grilled recipes. The addition of oyster brings a whole new flavor to the existing dish.

Its depends on your cooking preference whether you want the new ones just out from the sea or you need a lot of oyster meat. Its better to ask your fish monger accordingly to supply you with the item of your choice and the one that suits your budget as well.

Oyster can be stored quite conveniently for up to a week if they are stored in suitable environment. The ideal way of keeping their freshness for a longer period of time is achieved by cleaning them properly and if required you can wash them but afterwards pat dry carefully. Before putting in the fridge put a damp muslin cloth on top so that they keep breathing for long. Its better to use the warmest part of your fridge for storing purposes.

You shouldn't let them sit for a longer period of time once you take them out of the fridge. They will go stale and their taste will not remain the same. Moreover, its good if there are no leftovers otherwise its not good to put them back in the fridge for storage purposes. The best thing is to eat them within a day once they are opened.

Although there are a number of food manufacturers who supply frozen forms of this seafood but you will never find the same raw and crunchy taste. Always buy the new ones from the market which guarantees their good flavor and sea freshness.

It can be concluded that fresh oysters can easily maintain their rawness for approximately a week's time and only in a situation where they are stored properly in a suitable environment. Its important to maintain a steady temperature control if you want to eat healthy seafood free of any harmful bacteria.




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