Rushan Jumbo Oysters
Plump Pacific oysters from the Rushan beds, opened on the half shell and frozen within hours so the liquor stays in the shell.
What It Is
Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) opened on the half shell with the meat left in place. The shells are cleaned and the meat holds its natural liquor. Size is the jumbo grade, and the meat fills most of the shell.
Where It Comes From
Grown on racks and longlines off Rushan on the Shandong coast, where the Yellow Sea runs cold and mineral-rich through the winter. Oysters are graded, opened and frozen on site, then packed shell down so the liquor does not spill in transit.
Specifications
| Species | Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas |
| Cut | Half shell, meat and liquor intact |
| Net weight | 2 kg per box |
| Grade | Jumbo, about 12 to 16 pieces per box |
| Packing | Tray packed, shell down |
State on Arrival
Raw and frozen. Frozen raw oysters are for cooking through or for a fast thaw and immediate service, not for keeping on a raw bar for hours.
Storage and Thawing
Keep at -18 C or colder. Thaw in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours, shells flat. Once thawed, eat within 24 hours and keep them cold the whole time. Do not refreeze.
Shelf Life and Delivery
Best within 6 months of the production date on the box. Ships in insulated liners with dry ice; open the box on arrival and check the shells are still hard frozen before storing.
How to Cook It
Straight from the shell is the best way to eat these, but they also take well to heat.
- Raw serve on crushed ice with lemon, or a mignonette of vinegar and shallot.
- Grilled top with garlic butter and grill for 4 to 5 minutes until the edges curl.
- Rockefeller cover with spinach, breadcrumb and parmesan and bake at 220 C for 8 minutes.
- Fried dust in cornmeal and fry for 90 seconds until the crust is golden.
Allergen Information
Contains molluscs. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and crustaceans.