Steamed Oysters in Tomato Vinaigrette Served in Sake Cups

Not quite sure where i got this recipe, but it is a hit with company. The sake cups are perfect for serving and not so hard to find anymore.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1  pinch fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon fresh chives, snipped
• 10  small  oysters, freshly shucked

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine tomatoes through sugar, and place over low heat for about 2 minutes, until simmering.
2. Remove from heat, add chives and set aside.
3. Prepare your steamer (bamboo basket over a wok works well).
4. Place 1/4 tsp of tomato mixture in sake cup, put oyster in cup, top with one tablespoon of tomato mixture.
5. Place in steamer and steam for 3 minutes. BE VERY CAREFUL when removing cups from steamer!
6. Put a tooth pick in the oyster, let cool for 4 minutes and serve immediately.
7. Use the toothpick to eat the oyster, and sip the vinaigrette.