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__ oysters
_ slice fresh ginger root
_ tablespoons soy sauce
_ tablespoons sherry
_ cup mixed nuts
_ slices bacon
_ tablespoons smoked ham
_ scallion stalks
_ egg
___ cup flour
_ pinch salt
_ dash pepper
Oil for deep frying
___ head lettuce
_ lemon wedges
_ chinese parsley
1. Shell oysters. Mince ginger root; then combine with soy sauce and
sherry. Add to oysters and let stand 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Drain, discarding marinade.
2. Meanwhile crush nutmeats almost to a powder. Cut each bacon strip
crosswise in 4 sections. Sliver smoked ham. Cut scallion stalks in 1/2-inch
sections.
3. Dip each oyster in crushed nutmeats; then top with a few ham slivers and
a piece of scallion. Wrap oysters in bacon sections.
4. Beat egg lightly and blend to a batter with flour, salt and pepper. Dip
wrapped oysters in batter to coat.
5. Meanwhile heat oil. Add oysters, a few at a time, and deep-fry until
crisp and golden. Drain on paper toweling.
6. Arrange on a bed of shredded lettuce. Garnish with lemon wedges and
Chinese parsley. VARIATION: For the smoked ham, substitute Chinese sausage