Stir-Fried Scallops With Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces shucked scallops
2 teaspoons salt
8 ounces fresh asparagus spears
3 3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 ounces canned bamboo shoots, drained, rinsed, and julienned or 2 ounces fresh bamboo shoots, boiled in water for 30 minutes, drained and julienned
1 small carrot, finely sliced
4 slices fresh gingerroot
1 pinch white pepper
2 tablespoons shaoxing rice wine
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Preparation

Sprinkle the scallops with half the salt. Let stand for 20 minutes.
Trim the asparagus, discarding the tough ends. Cut into 2-inch pieces and blanch in a large pan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a preheated wok or deep pan over high heat. Add the scallops and stir-fry 30 seconds. Remove, drain on paper towels, set aside.
Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add the ginger and stir-fry until fragrant. Return the scallops and vegetables to the pan and add the pepper, rice wine, and stock. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes, then toss through the sesame oil and serve immediately.