Oyster Cocktail

Oysters are a well-loved street food, although the government made it illegal to sell the mollusks along the roadside. Trinidadian oysters grow on the roots of mangrove trees in the large Caroni swamp that covers hundreds of acres in the middle of the island. Although small, they are meatier than sea oysters. Simple though it may be, this appetizer packs a unique punch. It’s the seasoning sauce that really makes this dish. While the sauce’s respective ingredients are kept in separate bottle