Oyster Tempura Sandwich
A sandwich with choux pastry and squid ink, complemented by a sweet touch of craquelin for a perfect contrast. Ideal for savoring as a sophisticated snack or a light meal. To accompany, try a light and citrusy cocktail, such as a Lemon Martini or a Gin and Tonic, to balance the salty and spicy flavors of the sandwich.
Add <quantity>85<unit>g</unit></quantity> of unsalted butter to a stand mixer bowl with the paddle attachment
Add <quantity>75<unit>g</unit></quantity> of caster sugar and mix on medium-high speed to combine
Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of squid ink and a pinch of salt
Add <quantity>80<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and mix until smooth
Transfer the mixture to a silicone mat or plastic bag and gently roll it out
Cover the dough with plastic bag and roll it out with a rolling pin until <quantity>3<unit>mm</unit></quantity> thick
Place it in the refrigerator until firm
Add <quantity>75<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of water and <quantity>75<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of whole milk to a saucepan over low heat
Add <quantity>70<unit>g</unit></quantity> of unsalted butter and stir until it simmers
When the butter is completely melted, add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of caster sugar and <quantity>¾<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt
Add <quantity>125<unit>g</unit></quantity> of the all-purpose flour in batches. Stir until the dough cooks and comes away from the bottom of the pot
Remove from the heat, add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of squid ink, and combine until smooth
Transfer the dough to the stand mixer and beat until it cools down to approximately <temperature>40<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Add <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of eggs, in batches, while beating until smooth
Transfer the dough to a piping bag and make a small cut at the tip
Line a tray with a silicone mat and add small portions of the dough over it, leaving a space between them
Wet your fingers with water and run them over the dough portions to round them out
Remove the craquelin dough from the refrigerator and cut it into small circles using a ring mold. Place one circle on top of each piped dough
Place the prepared dough in the refrigerator for 1h to firm
Crack <quantity>2</quantity> eggs and separate the yolks from the whites. Add the yolks to a tall container and reserve the whites for another recipe
Add <quantity>180<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil, in a thin stream while whisking. Continue whisking until it is emulsified
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of white wine vinegar and combine
Add <quantity>2</quantity> garlic cloves and the leaves of <quantity>1<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of coriander
Blend with a hand blender until all the ingredients are well incorporated
Add salt to taste and blend to combine
Transfer to a serving bowl and reserve in the refrigerator until use. The coriander mayonnaise is ready
Preheat the oven to <temperature>170<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Thinly slice <quantity>4</quantity> small pickled cucumbers and reserve
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and bake for 30m until puffed and crackled. The squid ink choux is ready
Add <quantity>55<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and <quantity>55<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cornstarch to a bowl
Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and whisk to combine
Add <quantity>110<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of sparkling water to a bowl
Add the flour and cornstarch mixture to the water, in batches, while whisk until smooth
Open <quantity>16</quantity> oysters, one at a time, by inserting an oyster knife between the shells, wingling and scraping the knife around. Wrap the oysters in a kitchen towel while manipulating. Remove from the shells and reserve
Fill ⅓ of a sausepan with vegetable oil and preheat it over medium-high heat
Dip the oysters in the batter until they are completely coated
Drain well with the help of tongs and dip carefully into the oil. Fry them until golden brown and drain on paper towels
Cut the choux in half to open them
Spread a portion of the Coriander Mayonnaise onto the bottom half and top it with an oyster
Add a portion of pickled cucumber slices
Top with another portion of the Coriander Mayonnaise and close with the top half of the choux. The oyster tempura sandwich is ready
Enjoy! This is the perfect snack when having friends over.
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