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Grilled oysters great starter for cookout summer

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- By J.M. Hirsch

the many — Many! — delicious things I’ve tossed on the grill over the years, I’ll confess that oysters never made it onto my menu.

It simply never occurred to me that my experience of this simple raw bar treat could be elevated by the applicatio­n of a few flames. That is, until I recently attended an oyster event at the South Beach Food Festival in Miami Beach. At this rooftop oyster outing, numerous chefs were offering up grilled oysters fresh off the flames.

One variation topped the oyster with a thick slab of chorizo and manchego cheese. Amazing. But my favourite was from Hung Huynh, the chef at Catch Miami and winner of the third season of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” He topped the oysters with a sauce that was deeply savory and had just a bit of heat from jalapenos. I decided I had to make them for Free fitness classes: Free fitness classes at B.FIT studio in Salmiya! Classes include Zumba, Masala Bhangra workout, aerobics, toning & much more. Contact +965-65077062 for further informatio­n. Hurry and enroll now !” KIG English Madrasa class: Kerala Islamic Group (KIG) opened a new myself, and that these oysters would make a fantastic starter for a cookout kicking off summer.

Start to finish: 15 minutes, plus shucking time

Makes 3 dozen oysters 3 tablespoon­s sesame oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoon­s chopped canned black beans 2 teaspoons dark miso 2 tablespoon­s minced red onion 1 tablespoon minced Peppadew peppers

1 tablespoon minced jalapeno peppers 1 tablespoon sliced scallions 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoon­s oyster sauce 2 tablespoon­s soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup sake 1/4 cup water, plus 1 tablespoon, divided 2 tablespoon­s orange juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 dozen oysters In a small skillet over mediumhigh, heat the oil until lightly smoking. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the ginger, then saute for another minute. Add the black beans, miso, red onion, Peppadews, jalapenos, scallions and cilantro. Saute for 1 minute, then stir in the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, sake, 1/4 cup of water and orange juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 branch of its week end Islamic enlightenm­ent classes for English speaking students at Khaitan Darul Quran. KIG started the English Madrassa last year at Salmiya for people from all walks of life and without any geographic­al or language barriers. It became so popular that students from Europe, North America, Philippine­s, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India have joined the center minutes.

In a small glass, stir together the cornstarch and remaining 1 tablespoon of water. Stir into the sauce and cook, stirring, for another minute. The sauce will be very thick and chunky. Set aside. Heat the grill to high. Shuck the oysters, pouring off any extra juice and leaving the oyster in the bottom half of the shell. Top each oyster with 1 teaspoon of the sauce. Set the oysters directly on the grill grates and cook for about 30 seconds, or until just barely heated. Use tongs to carefully transfer the oysters (the shells will be hot) to a platter. Serve immediatel­y.

Nutrition informatio­n per oyster: 25 calories; 10 calories from fat (40 per cent of total calories); 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholestero­l; 2 g carbohydra­te; 0 g fibre; 0 g sugar; 1 g protein; 160 mg sodium. (AP) to get enlightene­d with their knowledge on Islam.

Due to the increase in demand and for the convenienc­e of students coming from Khaitan, Farwaniya, Riggae and Abbasiya a new branch has started functionin­g with full swing at Khaitan too.

The syllabus covers Quran (Tajweed, Hifz) Fiqh, Islamic History, moral science

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 ??  ?? This April 7, 2014 photo shows grilled oysters with fermented black beans and chili garlic in Concord, N.H. This recipe was inspired by chefs at the South
Beach Food Festival in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP)
This April 7, 2014 photo shows grilled oysters with fermented black beans and chili garlic in Concord, N.H. This recipe was inspired by chefs at the South Beach Food Festival in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP)

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