Crassostrea rhizophorae

Caribbean coast from Florida to Brazil; Trinidad · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea rhizophorae

Crassostrea rhizophorae is the oyster of the Caribbean and tropical Atlantic Americas, growing on the submerged roots of red mangrove trees (Rhizophora.

Salinity4/5

Sweetness1/5

Minerality4/5

Umami3/5

Texturelean

Finishbriny

Shellmedium, deep-cupped

This is the one context where condiments are part of the authentic experience. Lime and a local pepper sauce are not masking the oyster's limitations. They are

Pair with

Rum sour or Ti' PunchAlbariñoCold local beer (Polar, Carib, Presidente)

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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