STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH MIXED VEGETABLES
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Quarter scallops or cut in 1/4-inch slices if large cut in half if small.2. Cut bamboo shoots first in 1/4-inch slices, then in 1/2-inch sections. Slice celery in 1/4-inch sections. Slice dried onions. Stem snow peas. 3. Blend cornstarch, soy sauce and cold water to a paste. 4. Heat oil. Add salt, then scallops, and stir-fry to coat with oil (about 1/2 minute). Add vegetables and stir-fry about 2 minutes more. 5. Add stock and sugar and heat quickly. Then cook, stirring, over medium heat, until vegetables are done (2 to 3 minutes). 6. Stir in cornstarch paste to thicken. Serve at once.VARIATIONS: * For the vegetables, substitute 1 pound string beans, cut in 1/2-inch lengths and parboiled and 2 tomatoes, peeled and cubed. Add the beans in step 4, the tomatoes after step 5. * Or substitute 1/2 cup water chestnuts, 1/2 cup white onions and 1/2 cup celery, all sliced. Add in step 4. Then, after step 5, add 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks. * In step 1, dredge the scallops lightly with flour. * In step 3, add a few drops of sesame oil to the cornstarch paste. * In step 4, add to the hot oil 2 slices fresh ginger root and 1 garlic clove, both minced, and stir-fry to brown lightly. Then stir-fry scallops. Sprinkle with the salt and a dash of pepper before adding the vegetables. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.
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Eddy Owie
eddy-owie@aol.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.
Waisale Moce
waisale-moce23@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Man Nors
nors_man@yahoo.comI love the fact that this dish is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your vegetables in.
Edmore Kwali
kwali92@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.
agnita kamau
k16@aol.comI've never made scallops before, but this recipe made it easy. The scallops were delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Mia Thomas
t-mia@hotmail.comThis dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The scallops are so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.
Mashraful Islam
i59@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I loved this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
hm numan
n.h95@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen vegetables in my freezer, so this is a great way to use them up.
Shonkor Shonkor
shonkor.shonkor12@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the scallops pairs perfectly with the savory vegetables.
J Kajula
j_kajula69@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.
BJ Garcia
garciabj42@aol.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Keana Irving
keana_irving8@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Muhammad Saiful
m.s@hotmail.frI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is amazing and the scallops are always cooked to perfection.
Ashley Mejia
a.mejia78@gmail.comI love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Noman gmail
gmail-n85@yahoo.comThis dish was absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.