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Brother Aaron's Sesame Oyster Stew 🍲🐚

This comforting stew is a coastal classic that brings the rich flavors of the ocean straight to your bowl. With the smoky essence of bacon and the delightful crunch of parched benne seeds, this dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. Serve it over fluffy rice to soak up all that delicious broth, and don't forget a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a vibrant finish! 🌿✨

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, fry the bacon until crispy and golden, then add the sliced onion and cook until it's caramelized. Remove the mixture from the pot, leaving the drippings behind.

🥓 Pro Tip: Make sure to crumble the bacon once it’s cool for an even distribution in the stew, adding that lovely crunch with every bite.

  1. Gradually sprinkle the flour into the hot bacon grease, stirring vigorously to create a roux. Cook until it becomes a deep golden brown.

⚠️ Caution: Keep an eye on the roux—it’s essential for flavor, but too long on the heat can lead to bitterness!

  1. Carefully remove the pot from the heat and slowly add the oyster liquor (or water), stirring continuously until smooth.

  2. Return the pot to medium heat and stir until the mixture thickens slightly.

  3. Using a mortar and pestle, pound the benne seeds until they are coarsely ground, then add them to the sauce for a nutty depth of flavor.

  4. Add the fresh oysters to the pot and cook just until the edges curl, indicating they are perfectly done.

  5. Serve this flavorful stew immediately over bowls of warm rice, garnished with extra benne seeds if desired.

🧂 Optional: A dash of hot sauce or a squeeze of lemon can elevate the flavors even more, giving it an extra zing.

Variations

This oyster stew is not just a meal; it's an experience! Enjoy the depths of flavor and the warm, inviting aromas wafting through your home.

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ocr Here is the text from the image: --- **Brother Aaron's Sesame Oyster Stew** **Serves 6** **Ingredients:** - 4 slices bacon - 1 large onion (sliced) - 2 tbsp. flour - 1 ½ cups oyster liquor - 2 cups oysters - 2 tbsp. parched benne seeds **Instructions:** 1. Fry bacon and onion until brown and remove from pan. 2. Shake flour into the hot bacon grease and stir vigorously until brown. 3. Remove from stove and add oyster liquor or water slowly and stir until smooth. 4. Return to fire and stir until slightly thickened. 5. Pound the benne seed, using a mortar and pestle and add to sauce. 6. Add the oysters and cook until edges curl. 7. Serve immediately over rice. *Oysters... Amateurs. It doesn't get any better than this!* --- **All Hyman's Seafood recipes in this cookbook are available on our website www.hymansfood.com** ---
llm # Brother Aaron's Sesame Oyster Stew 🍲🐚 This comforting stew is a coastal classic that brings the rich flavors of the ocean straight to your bowl. With the smoky essence of bacon and the delightful crunch of parched benne seeds, this dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. Serve it over fluffy rice to soak up all that delicious broth, and don't forget a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a vibrant finish! 🌿✨ ## Ingredients - 4 slices of bacon - 1 large onion, sliced - 2 tbsp. flour - 1 ½ cups oyster liquor (or water if preferred) - 2 cups fresh oysters - 2 tbsp. parched benne seeds (also known as sesame seeds) ## Instructions 1. In a large pot, fry the bacon until crispy and golden, then add the sliced onion and cook until it's caramelized. Remove the mixture from the pot, leaving the drippings behind. > 🥓 Pro Tip: Make sure to crumble the bacon once it’s cool for an even distribution in the stew, adding that lovely crunch with every bite. 2. Gradually sprinkle the flour into the hot bacon grease, stirring vigorously to create a roux. Cook until it becomes a deep golden brown. > ⚠️ Caution: Keep an eye on the roux—it’s essential for flavor, but too long on the heat can lead to bitterness! 3. Carefully remove the pot from the heat and slowly add the oyster liquor (or water), stirring continuously until smooth. 4. Return the pot to medium heat and stir until the mixture thickens slightly. 5. Using a mortar and pestle, pound the benne seeds until they are coarsely ground, then add them to the sauce for a nutty depth of flavor. 6. Add the fresh oysters to the pot and cook just until the edges curl, indicating they are perfectly done. 7. Serve this flavorful stew immediately over bowls of warm rice, garnished with extra benne seeds if desired. > 🧂 Optional: A dash of hot sauce or a squeeze of lemon can elevate the flavors even more, giving it an extra zing. ## Variations - **Creamy Twist**: Stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end for a richer, velvety texture. - **Vegetarian Alternative**: Swap out oysters for canned artichokes and use vegetable broth instead of oyster liquor—still delicious! 🌱 - **Spicy Kick**: Add diced jalapeños or a splash of your favorite hot sauce for a spicy seafood stew. - **One-Pot Meal**: Include some diced potatoes or corn while the stew thickens for a heartier dish. This oyster stew is not just a meal; it's an experience! Enjoy the depths of flavor and the warm, inviting aromas wafting through your home.
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