Catch Misto’s Oyster Bar starting this Friday, September 11 at Cagayan de Oro’s Lifestyle Hotel, Seda Centrio.
“Guests can enjoy their oysters raw or baked with a choice of 6 dips every Friday to Sunday served during the buffets but sold separately.” said Mike Gayoso, F & B Manager.
Enjoy raw oysters supreme from Seda Centrio’s Misto Oyster Bar
Raw oysters are low in calories, but are rich in zinc, iron, calcium, and vitamin A. Although most Filipinos usually prefer to cook them by pouring boiling water over them in shell, sautéed or stir-fried, Gayoso encourages diners to enjoy them fresh at Seda Centrio.
“The ones flown in to us from Bulacan and Kalibo, Aklan undergo a proprietary 24-hour de-oxidizing, sanitizing and cleaning process which makes them very safe to eat,” he explains.
Talaba baked in cream
Thus, the oysters from Misto can be enjoyed freshly-shucked with a choice of six dips including two soya-based (Asian Dressing & Calamansi Punzo), two tomato-based (Harissa & Passata Centrio) and two vinegar-based (Pinakurat Cocktail & Mignonette).
“Calamansi Punzo, Passata Centrio and Mignonette are acidic while Asian Dressing, Harissa and Pinakurat Cocktail are spicy,” says Sous Chef Jade Burden. “You may also mix-and-match the various dips to your taste,” he adds.
Oysters are best served fresh
Finicky eaters who prefer to have all their dishes cooked can enjoy the Baked Oyster Quattro Formaggi (with cheeses).
Oysters have been gathered from the wild for food long before its culture in farms began. It is considered as one of man’s most nearly balanced natural food and is a cheap source of protein, contains substantial quantities of all minerals and vitamins essential to the human diet. About 18% of the protein requirement, more than 50% of calcium and phosphorus, and all iodine and iron needed by an adult Filipino can be supplied by 200g of oyster meat.
Fresh oysters from the vast oyster farm in Matsushima Bay, Mikayage Ken, Japan, which was badly hit by the tsunami in 2011. (photo courtesy of Vincent Tom Udasco)
Oyster Festivals in the Philippines are celebrated on February 26 in Zamboanga Sibugay and March 13 in Alaminos City, Pangasinan.
Vote for Seda
For reservations at Seda Centrio, please call (088) 323-8888 or 09175775910.
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