Instructions: 1. Soak dried oysters.

2. Shell and devein shrimp. Mince or grind pork, shrimp and ginger root; then combine with salt, sugar, soy sauce and sherry. Mix well.

3. Cut each oyster lengthwise in half. Spread 1 tablespoon shrimp-pork mixture on one oyster half. Top, sandwich-style, with the second half.

4. Beat egg lightly. Dip stuffed oyster in egg; then dredge in cracker meal

(or fine bread crumbs).

5. Meanwhile heat oil. Add stuffed oysters a few at a time and deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper toweling and serve.

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