Steamed Scallops with Garlic Vermicelli (Suan Rong Fen Si Bei Yu)
Serves 4
Ingredients
Method
12 large scallops, with shells
200 g vermicelli noodles
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp oyster sauce
4 tbsp vegetable oil
1 Thinly sliced red chilli pepper
1 spring onion, finely chopped
Salt to taste
Ground white pepper to taste
Soak the vermicelli noodles in warm water until softened, about 10 minutes, then drain.
Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a small pan and sauté the minced garlic until it is golden and fragrant.
Spread the vermicelli noodles evenly among the scallop shells.
Place a scallop on top of the noodles in each shell.
Drizzle the garlic oil and the sauce mixture over each scallop and noodles.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and white pepper over each.
Steam the scallops over high heat for about 8-10 minutes until they are cooked through.
Garnish with chopped spring onions and chilli pepper before serving.