Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Oyster | 6 medium (84g) | 81 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Liquor | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of butter until it bubbles
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1 cup of fresh milk
- a pint of oysters in their own liquor until the edges curl
- a dash of nutmeg
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- salt
- pepper
- nutmeg
Directions
Scald a pint of oysters in their own liquor until the edges curl, drain and reserve the liquor. Cook 2 tablespoons of butter until it bubbles, add 2 tablespoons of flour, pour in the liquor and 1 cup of fresh milk, cook Until it thickens, season with salt, pepper and, a dash of nutmeg. Move to the side of the stove and add yolk of 2 eggs slightly beaten, stir until thick, add oysters and serve.