Ingredients

2 dozen freshly shucked oysters of your choice

Rock salt (to serve)

Dressing

2 tbsp lime juice

1½ tbsps fish sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

1 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tsps sugar

1 lime leaf torn into 3 pieces

1 small red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced

2 tsps very finely chopped coriander (optional)

Method

1.

Combine the lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar and lime leaf in a small bowl. Set aside for at least 20 minutes to allow the lime leaf to infuse the dressing.

2.

Remove the leaf and whisk to emulsify. Taste and, if necessary, add a little extra vinegar or sugar for balance.

3.

Arrange the oysters on a bed of rock salt, then either serve the dressing on the side or spoon a little over each oyster before serving. Top with a red chilli and coriander (if using) just before serving.

Katy Holder