Steamed Oysters in Tomato Vinaigrette Served in Sake Cups

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup tomato (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 pinch fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, snipped
• 10 small oysters, freshly shucked

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine tomatoes through sugar, and place over low heat for about 2 minutes, until simmering.

2. 2

   Remove from heat, add chives and set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare your steamer (bamboo basket over a wok works well).

4. 4

   Place 1/4 tsp of tomato mixture in sake cup, put oyster in cup, top with one tablespoon of tomato mixture.

5. 5

   Place in steamer and steam for 3 minutes. BE VERY CAREFULL when removing cups from steamer!

6. 6

   Put a tooth pick in the oyster, let cool for 4 minutes and serve immediately.

7. 7

   Use the toothpick to eat the oyster, and sip the vinegrette.