Benne-Oyster Soup - sesame seeds benne

Method

• On a baking sheet in a preheated 350F (180C) F oven or in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat, cook the benne seeds until evenly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove to a mortar and grind with a pestle, until a paste forms, adding a few drops of oyster liquor or cream if necessary.
• Heat the cream and oyster liquor together in a saucepan.
• Gradually stir in the benne paste, the add the oysters and continue to heat until oysters are just curled.
• It takes only a minute.
• Season with cayenne and black pepper.