Ginger Scallops with Chinese Greens and Chiu Chow Noodles

Fast stir-fry featuring scallops, ginger, and greens served over egg noodles tossed in a savory simmering sesame sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605.1 kcals 2420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.5 grams 182.1 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Sugar
For the scallops
2
tsp
Sugar
For the sauce
CondimentsSauces
2
tsp
Light Soy Sauce
For the scallops
4
tbsp
Sesame Paste
Or peanut butter
15
ml
Dark Soy Sauce
For the sauce
30
ml
Light Soy Sauce
For the sauce
GrainsCereals
225
g
Egg Noodles
Dried e-fu or regular egg noodles
Liquids
1
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
Or dry sherry
225
ml
Chicken Stock
For the sauce
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Garlic
Finely chopped
0.5
tsp
Salt
For the scallops
0.5
tsp
White Pepper
Freshly ground, for the scallops
2
tbsp
Garlic
Thinly sliced
0.5
tsp
Salt
For the sauce
1
unit
White Pepper
To taste, for the sauce
OilsFats
15
ml
Groundnut Oil
For the scallops
15
ml
Groundnut Oil
For the greens
2
tsp
Sesame Oil
For the final stir-fry
30
ml
Sesame Oil
To toss with noodles
Seafood
450
g
Scallops
Including the roes
Vegetables
1.5
tbsp
Ginger
Finely chopped
2
tbsp
Spring Onions
Finely chopped
700
g
Chinese Greens
Bok choi or flowering cabbage, cut into 7.5cm pieces

Steps

  • Heat a wok or large pan over high heat and add groundnut oil.
  • Stir-fry chopped ginger, garlic, and spring onions for 10 seconds.
  • Add scallops and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Remove scallops and sauce from the wok and set aside.
  • Blanch noodles in boiling salted water for 2 minutes until soft.
  • Drain noodles, toss with 30ml sesame oil, and place on a platter.
  • Simmer sesame sauce ingredients in a small pot and cool slightly.
  • Toss the sesame sauce with the noodles.
  • Heat more groundnut oil in the clean wok and stir-fry sliced garlic for 10 seconds.
  • Add Chinese greens and stir-fry for 3 minutes until wilted.
  • Return scallops to the wok and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  • Add 10ml sesame oil, stir-fry for 1 minute, and serve.