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Curried Scallops with Water Chestnuts

2 servings

2
tablespoons light salad oil
1
chopped small onion
2
tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
2
cloves minced garlic
1
teaspoon curry powder
1/2
teaspoon ground coriander
1/4
teaspoon crushed red hot pepper
3/4
pound sea scallops, rinsed and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices
1/2
pound water chestnuts, fresh, ends trimmed, sliced or use canned
1/2
cup regular strength chicken broth
1
teaspoon cornstarch
1
teaspoon fish sauce, or soy sauce
1/2
teaspoon cider vinegar
2
tablespoons fresh cilantro

Place a 10 to 12-inch frying pan over medium high heat. Add oil, onion, ginger and garlic;
stir often until onion is tinged with brown, about 10 minutes.
Add curry, coriander and chilies; stir until curry becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add scallops and water chestnuts; gently stir until scallops are
almost opaque throughout (cut to test), about 2 minutes.
Add sauce mixture and stir until it thickens. Pour onto a plate and sprinkle with cilantro.

Sauce mixture: Mix chicken broth, cornstarch, fish or soy sauce, and cider vinegar