Curried Oysters, No. 2

Ingredients

• 1 quart Oysters
• 1/4 cup Butter
• 1 small Onion
• 1 tablespoon Curry powder
• 1/4 cup Flour
• 1 cup Oyster liquor
• 1 cup White stock
• 1/2 cup Tomato pulp
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 2 tablespoons Butter (for serving) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 4 slices Toast or fried bread (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1Bring the oysters to a boil in their own liquor. Skim off any foam, drain the oysters, and set them aside. Reserve the oyster liquor.
2. 2Melt the butter in a pan or skillet. Add the sliced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and curry powder, mixed with salt and pepper, until frothy.
3. 3Add the reserved oyster liquor, white stock, and tomato pulp to the pan. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
4. 4Add the oysters to the sauce and heat through. Serve hot over buttered toast or fried bread.