Bluff Oysters

Although commonly known as the Bluff oyster, it is known by others names, including mud oyster, flat oyster, dredge oyster, Foveaux Strait oyster and deep water oyster.The species is actually found throughout New Zealand, but is most common in the south. Many oyster fans, myself included, believe the only true way to eat oysters is au naturale. Raw oysters have a unique juiciness and flavour that is hard to beat. However, if raw oysters don’t appeal to you, there are many ways to cook them