Name: Scallops with Peppers
Ingredients: 1 pound scallops; 3 red peppers; 1 tblsp oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 ounce fresh ginger; 2 tblsp oil; pinch brown sugar; 2 tsp sherry; 1 tsp cornstarch; 2 tsp soy sauce

Scallops with Peppers

Ingredients

1 pound scallops
3 red peppers
1 tblsp oil
1 tsp salt
1 ounce fresh ginger
2 tblsp oil
pinch brown sugar
2 tsps sherry
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tsps soy sauce

Instructions

Core the peppers and cut into thin rings. Fry in the oil and salt for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain. Chop the ginger finely, fry both scallops and ginger in oil for 1 minute. Add the sugar and sherry. Mix the cornstarch to a smooth paste with the soy sauce and add to the pan. Heat gently, stirring until slightly thickend. Add the peppers and cook for 1 minute.