Finely dice the shallots and place them in a bowl. Pour in the red wine vinegar and stir in the caster sugar, salt and pepper. Mix all the ingredients together and allow to infuse for at least an hour. Before serving your mignonette begin shucking your oysters. Wrap a tea towel over one hand and use it to hold the oyster firmly Using an oyster shucking knife in the other hand, place the tip of the shucking knife at the base of the hinge, twist the knife using pressure, then without the pressure, lever the knife upwards, or twist it to prise the hinge open. Slide the knife under the top shell to release the oyster and remove the shell. Slide the knife under the meat to release it from underneath. To serve, spoon the mignonette over each freshly shuck Realt na Mara Oyster.   Visit Our Shop

  On the Hob Fill a large saucepan with water, and heat to just below simmering. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl, such as stainless steel, and place the bowl in the water. Gently and constantly stir the chocolate while keeping the water below simmering. Microwave: Place room temperature chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium power. The chocolate won’t completely melt, but it will turn glossy and soft to the touch. Remove from the microwave and stir to finish melting. Microwave 1 ounce of chocolate for about 90 seconds; 6 ounces for about 31/2 minutes, stopping halfway through to stir the chocolate. Since times are approximate, always start with the suggested melting time and repeat in 30-second intervals. Once you’ve melted chocolate, use it immediately. If necessary, you can hold chocolate over a bowl of warm water for a short time.     Visit Our Shop