Oysters are thought of as a somewhat up-market and expensive item, but Oysters Kilpatrick is another way to eat oysters. You can offer your guests oysters, but very cheaply from the local markets. Cooking the oysters gives the flavor, not the oysters themselves. With local oysters less than 100 baht a bag, here’s a way to the high life – on the cheap! All you have to do is save the oyster shells from a previous dinner!
Cooking Method
Put cleaned shells on a baking tray and heat in a moderate oven. Mix Worcestershire sauce and cream. When shells are hot, place two oysters on each shell. Use tongs to handle the shells, as they get very hot. Add a little of the cream mixture to each shell; sprinkle with pepper and salt.
Top the oysters with chopped bacon and fine breadcrumbs. Place baking tray under a hot griller and grill until bacon is crisp but not burnt and oysters are warmed through.
| Ingredients | serves 4 |
| Oysters | 48 |
| Oyster shells | 24 |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 tspn |
| Cream | 1 cup |
| Pepper and salt to taste | |
| Bacon rashers, chopped finely | 250 gm |
| Breadcrumbs | |
