Ever tried oysters with rice? Try oysters Mombasa [Recipe]

Oysters Mombasa

This meal originated from Mombasa, which is Kenya's second-largest city and its chief port.

Oyster dishes are rare in native African cooking which is why this meal is a fun combination for you to try.

This meal originated from Mombasa, which is Kenya's second-largest city and its chief port.

The few oyster dishes that exist probably came from European expatriates during colonial times.

All the same, today oysters are on menus all around Kenya and the rest of Africa.

The flavors are rich and with half a cup of butter, the recipe isn’t exactly light, but it’s worth breaking your diet for.

Eat them with lemon wedges and hot sauce.

Here's how to prepare Oysters Mombasa:

Ingredients

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Prepare sauce: melt butter in a saucepan. Add garlic and parsley (or cilantro). Sauté for a few minutes. Add hot sauce, wine, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
Arrange the oysters on a baking sheet. Drizzle a spoonful of sauce over each oyster.
Bake oysters for six to eight minutes in the heated oven. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and remaining sauce or additional hot sauce on the side.