In almost all oyster varieties from cold waters, such as Brittany and Normandy, in addition to their mineral, more or less iodised and fresh almond flavours, there is also a slightly vegetal, lettuce and seaweed flavour, in contrast to other varieties which are characterised by flavours reminiscent of cucumber and melon.
Complementary Ingredients
- Basil
- Bacon
- Cocoa
- Mushroom
- Tarragon
- Raspberry
- Fennel
- Chervil
- Carrot
Wine & Complementary Drinks
- Assyrtiko
- IPA beer
- Chenin blanc
- Sauvignon blanc
- Verdejo de rueda
- Scotch whisky Islay
More to discover in the book Taste Buds and Molecules.
RECIPES
Discover the aromatic recipes on the website: www.recettesaromatiques.com by Francois Chartier.