Chapter XIV · Fish · No. 982
982—Huîtres à la Mornay
Poach the oysters, and allow two per shell.
Set the hollow shells, thoroughly cleansed, on a tray covered with salt. Cover the bottom of the shells with Mornay sauce; put two poached oysters into each; cover with the same sauce; sprinkle with grated cheese and melted butter, and set to glaze quickly. Serve instantly.
Escoffier, A. (1907). A Guide to Modern Cookery, No. 982, p. 334. London: William Heinemann. Translation of Le Guide Culinaire (1903).
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