Menu from the dinner after the oyster shucking competition at Patara, Greek Street, to celebrate the start of the oyster season and the arrival of Maldon oysters on the Patara menu:
Maldon rock oyster deep-fried in soda batter and served in its shell with bean-sprout and chilli sauce
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Slow braised beef in aromatic coconut reduction with fresh lime, lemongrass and chilli accompanied with ‘Pak-Choy’, shiitake mushrooms in oyster sauce and fragrant rice
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Grilled tiger prawn in lemongrass and lime dressing accompanied with stir-fried ‘tender broccoli spear’ and shiitake mushrooms in oyster sauce and wok-fried rice with eggs
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Char-grilled marinated free-range chicken en brochette basted with garlic and coriander infused oil, accompanied with a hot tangy chilli dip and sweet rice rolls
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Grilled tofu steak in red ‘panaag’ curry sauce accompanied with ‘Pak-Choy’, shiitake mushrooms in soy sauce and fragrant rice
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Warm chocolate pudding with fresh mango and mango sorbet
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Herbal tea or coffee
