Scallops, Black Beans and Chilli

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed
• 3/4 inch fresh ginger, cut into very thin matchsticks (2cm)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 8 fresh sea scallops, on the shell
• 1 long red chile, seeds removed and finely sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Soak beans in several changes of cold water, about 5 minutes each time.

2. 2

   Drain beans and lightly crush half of them.

3. 3

   Mix beans with ginger, sugar, rice wine, soy and sesame oil.

4. 4

   Spoon over scallops and scatter with chilli.

5. 5

   Place scallops in a steamer over simmering water for 4-5 minutes until just cooked.

6. 6

   Serve hot.