Cucumber And Ginger Mignonette Food

RAW OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL WITH CUCUMBER MIGNONETTE

Steps:

• For the Oysters:
• Begin by shucking oysters. Find a durable, thick cloth and fold it over several times to create a square; this will steady the oysters as you shuck them and also protect your hand. Using the towel as a mitt, hold the oyster firmly on a flat surface. Insert the tip of your oyster knife between the shell halves, and work it around 1 side to the other as you pry it open. Using the knife, cut the muscles away from the top, flat shell, bend the shell back, and discard it. Run the knife underneath the oyster to detach it completely, but leave it in its shell (take care not to cut the meat itself). Nestle the oysters in a bed of crushed ice or wet rock salt to keep them steady. Serve immediately.
• For the Cucumber Mignonette Sauce:
• In a small bowl, combine the rice wine vinegar, shallots, ginger, cucumber, sugar and black pepper; mixing with a fork. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to the day before you plan to serve, to allow the flavors to come together. Serve with raw oysters.
• For the Cocktail Sauce:
• Mix ingredients in a blender to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

HOG ISLAND OYSTERS WITH GINGER MIGNONETTE, CUCUMBER, AND WASABI TOBIKO

Steps:

• For the mignonette: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, shallot, ginger, sugar, and soy sauce until the sugar dissolves. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Shuck the oysters and place them, on the half shell, on crushed ice. Top each oyster with about 1 teaspoon of the diced cucumber. Whisk the mignonette, then spoon about 1/2 teaspoon over each oyster. Top with a small spoonful of tobiko and serve immediately.

OYSTERS WITH GINGER MIGNONETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together mignonette ingredients and spoon over oysters.

CUCUMBER AND GINGER MIGNONETTE

Steps:

• Finely mince the pickled ginger and add it to the vinegar along with any juice.
• Peel the cucumbers and slice them lengthwise into quarters. Remove the seeds.
• Using a cheese grater over a plate, grate the cucumber quarters into fine mince, being sure to save the juice. Add the grated cucumber and juice to the vinegar mixture.
• Chill and serve ice cold with your favorite oysters.

CUCUMBER AND GINGER FIZZ

Steps:

• In a shaker, combine the cucumber slices, mint leaves and ginger. Muddle the ingredients until they begin to soften. Add enough ice to fill up half of the shaker. Add the cucumber juice and lime juice and shake until the ingredients are combined.
• Transfer immediately to a tall glass and top with the ginger beer. Serve.

GINGER-SPICED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, stir together the red wine vinegar, mirin, brown sugar, ginger and lime juice. Add the cucumber and onion, and toss gently to coat. Chill for 30 minutes to blend flavors before serving.

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBER AND GINGER

Steps:

• Mix water, vinegar and sugar in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved.
• Mix in the cucumber, ginger and onion.
• Refrigerate for several hours until ready to serve.