Oven-Baked Oyster Rice

Name: Oven-Baked Oyster Rice: Easy Seafood Rice Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: Oil – 6–7 tbsp; Onion, sliced – 4 medium; Green chilies, chopped – 4; Tomato, chopped – ½; Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp; Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp; Salt – to taste; Garam masala – 1 tsp; Oysters – ½ kg; Oyster water/liquor – 1 to 1½ cups, strained; Coriander leaves – as needed; Parboiled rice – 3½ cups, soaked for 7–8 hours; Small onions – 2; Green chilies – 4; Cloves – 1; Cardamom – 2; Cinnamon – 1 small stick; Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp; Fennel seeds – 1 tsp; Turmeric powder – 1 tsp; Coconut – 2½ whole coconuts; Oil – 1–2 tbsp; Water – as required; Salt – to taste

Ingredients

For the Oyster Masala:
Oil – 6–7 tbsp
Onion, sliced – 4 medium
Green chilies, chopped – 4
Tomato, chopped – ½
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Salt – to taste
Garam masala – 1 tsp
Oysters – ½ kg
Oyster water/liquor – 1 to 1½ cups, strained
Coriander leaves – as needed
For the Rice:
Parboiled rice – 3½ cups, soaked for 7–8 hours
Small onions – 2
Green chilies – 4
Cloves – 1
Cardamom – 2
Cinnamon – 1 small stick
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
Fennel seeds – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Coconut – 2½ whole coconuts
Oil – 1–2 tbsp
Water – as required
Salt – to taste

Difficulty : Medium

Serves : 8

Oven-Baked Oyster Rice is a delicious and flavorful seafood dish made with fresh oysters, aromatic spices, coconut, and parboiled rice. The oyster masala is combined with a smooth coconut rice batter, cooked until thick, and then baked until perfectly cooked with a lightly golden top. This unique and comforting recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and special family meals. 🦪🍚✨

Cooking Steps

1
Prepare the Oyster Masala:
2
Clean the oysters thoroughly and drain them. Reserve the oyster water/liquor, strain it well, and keep it aside.
3
Heat 6–7 tbsp oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
4
Add the sliced onions and sauté until light golden.
5
Add the chopped green chilies and sauté for a minute.
6
Add the chopped tomato and cook until soft.
7
Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
8
Add turmeric powder, salt, and garam masala. Mix well.
9
Add the cleaned oysters and cook gently for a few minutes.
10
Add the strained oyster water and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
11
Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
12
Turn off the flame, cover with a lid, and keep the oyster masala aside.
13
Prepare the Rice Batter:
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Wash the parboiled rice thoroughly and soak it for 7–8 hours. Drain completely.
15
In a blender, add the small onions, green chillies, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger-garlic paste, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, and a little water. Blend well.
16
Add the blended mixture to the soaked rice. Add a little salt and mix well.
17
Transfer the rice mixture to the blender in batches. Add coconut and a little water and blend until smooth.
18
Continue blending the remaining rice with coconut and a little water until you get a smooth batter.
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Transfer the prepared batter to a large vessel.
20
Add a little water to the blender, rinse out any remaining batter, and pour it into the vessel. Mix well.
21
Combine and Cook the Mixture:
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Add the prepared oyster masala to the rice batter and mix well.
23
Add a little water as required and mix until you get a smooth, thick consistency.
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Place the vessel on the stove and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom.
25
Add 1–2 tbsp oil and mix well.
26
Cook until the mixture becomes thick and reaches a thick batter-like consistency.
27
Turn off the flame and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
28
Bake:
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Grease a baking dish generously with oil.
30
Transfer the prepared oyster-rice mixture into the greased dish and spread it evenly.
31
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
32
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the mixture is completely cooked and firm in the center, with a lightly golden top.
33
Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes
34
Cut into pieces and serve warm.
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Enjoy this delicious Oven-Baked Oyster Rice with your family! ❤️🍽️

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I clean oysters for oyster rice?

Rinse the shucked oysters several times in water to remove sand and grit. Save the oyster liquor and strain it well, because it adds flavour to the rice.