Plump, juicy, succulent, perfectly cooked, soft, smooth, and absolutely DELICIOUS.
Prepared with the simplest of ingredients–fermented bean paste (taucheo), ginger, scallion, red chilies–this dish is a gem…
Where?
Goh Huat Seng Restaurant (AKA my favorite Chinese restaurant in Penang)
59A Lebuh Kimberly
10100 Penang
Malaysia
Tel: (6)04-2615811, (6)04-2615646
Recipe?
Yes, I do know how to make this dish, but where do I find fresh baby oysters that won’t cost me US$2 per oyster?! And no, those giant alien-like-shell-on oysters at Asian supermarkets in the United States won’t work. If you know where to find affordable (fresh) baby oysters, please let me know!
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We have the same problem here. Seafood is pricey too in Canada :)
I’ve never had oysters before but these look so plumb and juicy and with those simple ingredients, I bet the flavour of the oysters really come through.
Are you going to be in Penang for CNY? We can go on an eating spree!
never tried oysters cooked in such manner..looks delicious (i can almost taste it) nonetheless..
mental jog
ooh they look yummy. i do like to eat oysters but not too often. once in a long while it’s ok.
don’t know about the one at kimberly street but i heard there’s a good one at carnarvon street.
those babies do look so deliciously plump, I can just imagine forking them into my waiting lips!
how did you manage to get all these juicy babies in US? O_o
I have the same problem here too. Man, I miss or chien… so so so much…… :(
Have always wanted to say hi here to you, kaki lang.. My parents are huuuuuge fan of your blog and I truly enjoy and adore your photos and recipes. Greetings from Germany :)
these look like oysters on steroids! absolutely beautiful and appetizing.
Oysters….nicely cooked:D
I swear I could almost smell this from looking at your photo. This looks amazing, and all your photos are so gorgeous!