Oyster Chowder

Name: Oyster Chowder
Ingredients: 1 qt. oysters; 1 c. diced celery; 1 c. cold boiled rice; 1 c. milk; salt and pepper; 2 c. boiling water; 2 egg yolks, well beaten; 1 tsp. Old Bay or seafood seasoning

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 qt. oysters
1 c. diced celery
1 c. cold boiled rice
1 c. milk
salt and pepper
2 c. boiling water
2 egg yolks, well beaten
1 tsp. Old Bay or seafood seasoning

Directions

1

Drain oysters, reserving liquor and chop.
2

Arrange alternate layers of celery, rice and oysters in a kettle; season with salt, pepper and Old Bay.
3

Add water and oyster liquid; simmer 1/2 hour. Mix egg yolks and milk and add to chowder.
4

Heat below boiling point for only a few minutes and serve piping hot.
5

If allowed to cook too long after adding the eggs, it will curdle.
6

Serves 6.