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Leah Chase's Oyster Po-Boy

Source of Recipe

From "Floyd's American Pie" by Keith Floyd


Recipe Introduction

"You ain't been to New Orleans till you've had an oyster po-boy,' says Leah Chase."

List of Ingredients

â—¦  2 thick French loaves
â—¦  A little butter
â—¦  4 dozen oysters, shelled
â—¦  Cornmeal for dusting
â—¦  Salt and freshly ground pepper
â—¦  Oil for deep-frying
â—¦  Tabasco sauce
â—¦  Dill pickle (pickled gherkins), sliced


Recipe

Cut the loaves in half lengthways. Toast each half and spread with a little butter.

Dust the oysters in cornmeal, salt and pepper, and deep-fry in hot oil for a few minutes.

Make a sandwich with the toast and oysters; sprinkle with Tabasco sauce and sliced dill pickles.

Serves 6