Stewed Oysters (Very Delicate)

Ingredients

• 3 pints oysters
• 1 pint rich crème
• 1 teaspoon flour
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Strain 3 pints of oysters through a cullender.
2. Put 1 pint of rich crème into a sauce pan.
3. Mix in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon flour together separately.
4. Put crème over low flame and when it begins to heat mix in the flour and butter slowly.
5. Let simmer for a few minutes (2-5).
6. Add oysters and cook and cook for 10 minutes.
7. Serve dish hot to table.

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Broady Rivet
Louisiana Anthology
July 20, 2022