Mignonette, five ways

Classic

• Shallot ½, peeled and finely diced
• Red wine vinegar to taste

Contemporary

• Orange ½, juice of
• Rocket small handful
• Shallot ½, peeled and finely diced

French

• Spring onion 1, finely chopped
• Chives small handful, chopped
• Dijon mustard 1 tsp
• Lemon ½, juice of

Asian

• Chilli 1, finely chopped
• Coriander small handful, finely chopped
• Wasbi to taste
• Rice vinegar  to taste

Hot

• Jalapenos 2, finely chopped
• Dill handful, chopped
• Capers 1 tbsp, chopped
• Shallot ½, peeled and finely diced
• Red wine vinegar to taste

1. These mignonette sauces are super easy to put together. Simply take your pick of the sauces, prepare the ingredients and combine – adding more or less of each ingredient depending on taste.
2. Drizzle over freshly shucked oysters and serve immediately. Find out how to shuck an oyster like a pro here.