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Zaatar Mignonette

Za'atar Mignonette

Serves 4-8 as an appetizer.

Ingredients

  • A dozen oysters of your choosing
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped sumac
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges for garnish

Instructions

Ready a tray of ice and rock salt and set aside. Carefully, shuck our oysters and place them on the platter of ice, being mindful to rest them in a secure space so they don't tip over and lose their liquor.

In a small bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients, aside from the lemon, and pour into small ramekins accompanied by demitasse spoons. Serve immeditely, along with lemons.