STEP 1 OF 11
Prepare Dried Scallops
USESDried Scallop ("Yiu Chue"), deep-fried, shredded (10 gram)
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Deep fry dried scallops at medium heat until golden, then soak in water and tear into shreds.
STEP 2 OF 11
Brine the Scallops
USESScallop (Fresh Shell), pat dry (9 whole)·White Sugar, (for brine) dissolve (0.21 tablespoon)·Salt, (for brine) dissolve (0.5 teaspoon)·Water, (for brine) mix with salt (250 ml)
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Soak scallops in salt and sugar water for 15 minutes, then rinse and wipe dry.
STEP 3 OF 11
Marinate Scallops
USESRice Wine, (for marinade) marinate (1 tablespoon)·White Pepper, (for marinade) to taste (0 as needed)
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Toss scallops with wine and white pepper and leave to marinate briefly.
STEP 4 OF 11
Blanch the Broccoli
USESBroccoli, cut small florets (1 piece)·Salt, (for braising) add to water (1 teaspoon)
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Blanch broccoli in salted boiling water for one minute, then scoop out.
STEP 5 OF 11
Pan-Fry Scallops
USESCooking Oil, for frying (3 tablespoon)
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Heat oil in pan and pan-fry each side of scallops on high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
STEP 6 OF 11
Stir-Fry Aromatics
USESGarlic, minced (1 clove)·Shallot, minced (1 clove)
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Heat oil, stir-fry shallots until fragrant, then add garlic and continue stir-frying.
STEP 7 OF 11
Add Broccoli and Season
USESSalt, seasoning (0.5 teaspoon)·Rice Wine, (for sauce) stir-fry (0.5 tablespoon)·White Sugar, (for sauce) seasoning (0.21 tablespoon)
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Add wine, broccoli, salt, and sugar, then pour in dried scallop soaking water and stir-fry.
STEP 8 OF 11
Return Scallops to Pan
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Turn to high heat, add scallops and stir-fry briefly, then scoop everything out.
STEP 9 OF 11
Mix the Sauce
USESWhite Sugar, (for sauce) combined (0.5 tablespoon)·Cornstarch, (for sauce) dissolved (0.5 teaspoon)·Light Soy Sauce, (for sauce) combined (0.21 tablespoon)
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Combine cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, and dried scallop soaking water in a bowl.
STEP 10 OF 11
Cook Dried Scallop Sauce
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Stir-fry shredded dried scallops, add the mixed sauce and cook until slightly thickened.
STEP 11 OF 11
Plate and Serve
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Cook with Kathy Open on YouTube ↗Pour the dried scallop sauce over the broccoli and scallops and serve immediately.