This section is from the book "The Art Of Living In Australia", by Philip E. Muskett. Also available from Amazon: The Art of Living in Australia.
1 | bottle Oysters..... | 1s. |
1 | Lettuce...... | 1d. |
Half a Lemon..... | 4d. | |
Mayonnaise or Salad Dressing . | ||
Total Cost - 1s. 5d. Strain away the liquor from a bottle of oysters; put it into a saucepan, and when it boils put in the oysters and cook for five minutes; let them get cold in the liquor. Wash and break up the lettuce and put some at the bottom of a bowl. Strain the liquor from the oysters and mix a little with the dressing, stir in the oysters and spread over the lettuce. Cover with more lettuce and garnish with slices of lemon and red radishes.
 
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