Product description
Name of Product: Korean Dried Oyster
Size of Dried Oyster:LL>L>M>S>SS>SSS
This delicacy is popular during Chinese New Year for Cantonese because its name, (hou4si6), sounds like (hou2si6), which means good deeds, good fortune, or prosperity.
They can be added to soups, stir fried, or braised in a casserole.
How do I select dried oysters?
The best dried oysters are plump ones from Japan and Korea.
Medium sized ones should be oval shaped, brownish color, plump and still moist.
Smaller sized ones are usually drier and varies in color either reddish-brown or brown (due to origin). Add these in soup for extra flavor.
Dried oysters should have a strong seafood smell.
Rinse to remove excess salt and grit.
Before cooking, soak in water for at least half an hour or until soft (2-4 hours depending on size and quality).
You can reserve the soaking liquid for cooking, but make sure to strain the grit sediment.
Keep refrigerated to maintain freshness and prevent molding.