Spicy Scallops with Chili Peppers Recipe

Spicy Scallops with Chili Peppers Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 dozen scallops, cut into half, washed in salt water and drained

• 1/2 lb bamboo shoots, cut into thin strips

• 1 green pepper, cut into strips

• 5 dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in water, drained and cut into strips

• 1 scallion, cut into thin strips

• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 chili peppers, chopped

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

• 5 tablespoons oil

Seasoning Mix:

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon dry sherry or Chinese rice wine

• 1 teaspoon sherry

• A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil and add salt. Stir fry green peppers, bamboo shoots and mushroom. Remove from wok and set aside

2. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Stir fry scallions, garlic, and chili peppers for 3 minutes. Add scallops and stir fry for 3 minutes.

3. Add the cooked vegetables into wok. Add seasoning mixture and toss together, stir for 5 minutes.

4. Pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce is thickened

5. Ready to serve