BRAISED OYSTERS

Braised Oysters

1-quart fresh shucked oysters
1 tbs. shaved ginger
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ c oyster sauce
1 tbs. cornstarch
2 chopped green onions
1 tsp. white sugar
Oil

Put drained oysters into a 2-quart heat resistant bowl and cover them with boiling water.
Stir oysters gently to evenly distribute the boiling water through the oysters.
Let stand about 10 minutes, drain and set aside to cool.
Heat oil in wok.
Mix oyster sauce, sugar and cornstarch in a bowl and set aside.
Put oysters, ginger and garlic in heated wok.
Add salt, cover & simmer for 5 minutes.
Add oyster sauce mixture & simmer for 5 minutes more.
Remove from heat, garnish with green onion and serve with steamed rice