Benne-Oyster Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

BENNE-OYSTER SOUP

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Oysters

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Benne (sesame seeds)
1 c Oyster liquor, drained from
-the oysters
1 c Cream
12 lg Oysters, shucked

Caynne pepper and freshly ground black pepper

On a baking sheet in a preheated 350 degree F. oven or
in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat, cook the
benne seeds until evenly browned, about 10-15 minutes.
Remove to a mortar and grind with a pestle, until a
paste forms, adding a few drops of oyster liquor or
cream if necessary. Heat the cream and oyster liquor
together in a saucepan. Gradually stir in the benne
paste, the add the oysters and continue to heat until
oysters are just curled. It takes only a minute.
Season with cayenne and black pepper. Serves 2.

SOURCE: *Hoppin' John's Lowcountry Cooking Published
Early American Life
8/93 POSTED BY: Jim Bodle 9/93



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