Crassostrea gasar

West African Atlantic coast: Senegal · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea gasar

Crassostrea gasar is the dominant oyster of West Africa's Atlantic coast, harvested from mangrove estuaries by communities that have built food cultures, trade.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness1/5

Minerality4/5

Umami3/5

Texturelean

Finishbriny

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

The authentic West African preparation is lime juice and fresh hot pepper. This is how these oysters have always been eaten raw at the point of harvest. The aci

Pair with

Palm wine (fresh-tapped)Muscadet or Vinho VerdeCold Flag beer or Castel lager

Details

CultivationwildAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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