Stir-fried Scallops with Gai Lan and XO Sauce

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the fresh scallops dry with paper towels. Season with a pinch of white pepper.

2. 2

   Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add a pinch of salt. Blanch the gai lan for 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and minced ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the prepared scallops to the wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they are lightly seared and almost cooked through. Remove scallops from the wok and set aside.

5. 5

   Return the gai lan to the wok. Add XO sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. Stir-fry for 1 minute to combine.

6. 6

   Return the scallops to the wok. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir quickly until the sauce thickens. Serve immediately.