Braised Abalone In Oyster Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 frozen Australian abalone (thawed and cleaned)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 3 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1 small piece of ginger (sliced)

• 1 cup chicken stock

• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce

• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)

• Steamed vegetables (e.g., broccoli or bok choy) for serving

Instructions

1. Thaw and prepare the abalone: Thaw the frozen Australian abalone completely and clean thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels. To tenderise, lightly pound the abalone with a meat mallet or make shallow cuts on the surface.
2. Sear the abalone: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the abalone and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add chicken stock, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and sugar. Stir to combine.
4. Simmer the abalone: Return the seared abalone to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and let the abalone simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavours to infuse.
5. Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
6. Serve: Arrange the abalone on a platter with steamed vegetables (such as broccoli or bok choy) on the side. Pour the rich sauce over the abalone and vegetables before serving.