Hwang Jin-sun's Stir-fried Scallops with Chives | 모두의 레시피
Hwang Jin-sun's Stir-fried Scallops with Chives
🍽️ A super-fast Chinese dish that captures the fragrant, tender seasonal chives and chewy scallops, stir-fried in hot oil for just 3 minutes with a smoky wok flavor.
Wash the chives thoroughly, remove any soil from the base, and separate the thick, pungent white stems from the tender green leaves. Cut them into even lengths.
Remove the tough outer membrane and thin transparent skin from the scallops, rinse under water, then slice thinly to maximize texture.
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a pan over high heat. Add the sliced scallops and quickly blanch them in the hot oil, just to sear the surface. Drain in a sieve.
Heat a new pan over high heat, add the fragrant scallion oil, and stir-fry the white parts of the chives first, as they take longer to cook.
When the white stems start to wilt slightly, add the drained scallops and rice wine to dispel any fishy smell. Stir-fry together.
Immediately season with salt and chicken powder, then add all the green chive leaves. Toss the pan vigorously over high heat just two or three times to combine.
Turn off the heat right before the chive leaves wilt completely and release water. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat. Plate and serve. Optionally, accompany with steamed mantou.
Separate the chive stems and leaves, and cut them; remove the membrane from the scallops and slice thinly.
Quickly blanch the scallops in hot oil to seal in moisture and tenderness.
In scallion oil, stir-fry the chive stems, scallops, rice wine, and seasonings, then add the chive leaves and sesame oil at the end. Stir-fry quickly over high heat.
Cooking tips 💡
The white stem part of chives is thicker and has a sharp bite, so cook it alone first to mellow its pungency and achieve balance.
Scallops become rubbery if overcooked. Use the Chinese 'oil-blanching' technique—briefly cooking in hot oil—to keep them tender.
Once the chives are in the pan, do not hesitate; stir-fry over maximum heat in a short time to prevent water release and maintain a crisp texture and vibrant green color.
Recommended for 🙋
⭐For those who want to whip up a luxurious Chinese main dish in under 3 minutes—super fast and easy.
⭐For those who want to experience the perfect scallop: moist, tender, and never rubbery.
⭐For those who want a light appetizer or side dish with fragrant spring-summer chives and mild scallops in perfect harmony.
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