Scallops and Asparagus

With this recipe at your fingertips, we encourage you to dine-in rather than take-out. This healthy stir-fry is so easy to make!

Serves 4  Prep Time 10 minutes  Cooking Time 10 minutes

1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
1/2 kilo asparagus, stem cleaned
1/4 kilo scallops, cleaned
2 tablespoons soy sauce
chili flakes, according to your preference
3 tablespoons water plus
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil

1  In a wok, heat oil then add garlic and scallions. Cook until vegetables are soft but not brown.

2  Add Chinese cooking wine and cook until almost dry.

3  Add asparagus and scallops, and cook on high heat for about 3 minutes.

4  Pour the rest of the ingredients and let sauce thicken (so that all the flavors develop), about 1 minute. Serve piping hot.

Photography by David Hanson │ Food Preparation by Carina Guevara │ Styling by Elaine P. Lim

• joan Apr 02 2010 @ 08:43am Report Abuse

     

  scallop for lenten sounds heavenly