In ostreis (Oysters) is a traditional Ancient Roman recipe for oysters served with a sauce made of lovage and egg yolks. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ancient Roman version of: Oysters (In ostreis).
In ostreis: piper, ligusticum, ovi vitellum, acetum, liquamen, oleum et vinum. si volueris, et mel addes.
Translation
To oysters which want to be well seasoned add pepper, lovage, yolks, vinegar, broth, oil, and wine; if you wish also add honey.
Ingredients:
3–4 oysters per person
pinch of ground black pepper
pinch of ground lovage seeds (or celery seeds)
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp liquamen (or Nam Pla)
1 tbsp white wine
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
Method:
Buy fresh oysters in their shells and open these carefully with an oyster knife as close as possible to the time of eating. Depending on your preference the oysters can be served raw or steamed or grilled in their shell.
To make the sauce mix the pepper and lovage with the egg yolks. Add the vinegar a drop at a time to this mixture, whisking each time, until a smooth mixture is achieved. Next add-in the olive oil and the liquamen. Add honey if desired and pour over the oysters. Serve immediately.
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