Golden Crispy Fried Oysters in a Long Handle Wok

Golden Crispy Fried Oysters in a Long Handle Wok
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose bleached flour (high gluten)
- 11 oz cold water
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (for the batter)
- 5 cups peanut oil (for frying)
- 20 medium-sized fresh oysters (shucked, patted dry, and dusted with flour)
steps
- 1.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cold water, salt, baking powder, and 2 tablespoons of peanut oil until well combined and smooth. Set aside the batter.
- 2.
Prepare a Barebones Long Handle Wok over a live-fire. Heat for 1 minute, then carefully add 5 cups of peanut oil. Allow the oil to heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C), indicated by a faint wisp of smoke.
- 3.
Dip each oyster into the prepared batter, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
- 4.
Once the oil is hot, gently lower 5 coated oysters into the wok. Fry them for about 3 minutes or until they turn a light golden brown.
- 5.
Use a colander placed over a bowl to drain the fried oysters and keep them warm.
- 6.
Proceed to fry the next batch for approximately 4 minutes or until they're golden brown. Return the previously fried oysters to the oil for an additional 2 minutes to crisp them up.
- 7.
Keep an eye on the oil temperature, adjusting the live-fire as needed to prevent over-browning or slow cooking.