Fresh Oysters with Apple Ponzu Vinaigrette #seafood #glutenfree #starters

Ponzu is Japanese citrus sauce. It is very suitable to marry with raw seafood and Beef Carpaccio. Of course you can add it to garden salads as a dressing too. If you unable find Ponzu at the supermarket, you can replace it with apple cider vinegar and a little lime juice mixed together. Make this vinaigrette in a larger batch and keep in the fridge so you can use it any time...

 Ingredients:

1 dozen Fresh Oysters
Spring Onion - finely sliced

Apple Ponzu Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

2 Apples, peeled
2 medium Onions
5 cloves Garlic
1 cup Olive Oil
1/2 cup Ponzu (or Apple Cider Vinegar)
2 tablespoons Sugar
Ground Pepper
Salt and Ground Pepper

Method:

Slow cook oil and garlic on low heat until the garlic is dark brown. Discard garlic.
Grate or finely chop onions. Rinse with cold water (This will reduce the acidity of the onion). 
Drain and dry on paper towel. 
Place in a large bowl.
Grate apple finely, add into the bowl with Ponzu and all seasonings. 
Pour the hot oil into bowl and mix well.
Taste to make sure the vinaigrette is seasoned to your liking. 
Refrigerate.
Place 1 teaspoon Apple Ponzu Vinaigrette onto the oyster in its shell.
Add a little spring onion and ground pepper if you like.

You can make this vinaigrette 1-2 days ahead, to serve cold with the fresh oysters.

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