Seaweed Scallop Tempera

Seaweed Scallop Tempera

Ingredients:

  • For scallops

  • 4 piece large scallops, about 1/2 lb (250 g);
  • 1 piece Japanese tossed seaweed;
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) canole/ vegetable oil.

For wasabi sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Japanese wasabi;
  • 1 teaspoon water;
  • 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce or Liquid Aminos (a healthier version of soy sauce can be find in health food store or upscale market) or soy sauce.

Recipe:

Serving for 4 as appetizer

For scallops

  1. Clean scallops, pat dry and wrap with paper towel;
  2. Split scallops in half;
  3. Put back to refrigerator until ready to cook;
  4. Cover scallops with tossed seaweed;
  5. Add canole/vegetable oil to a sauce pan over medium high heat;
  6. Shallow fry scallops when oil get hot;
  7. Take out scallops, rest for 2 mintues before cutting in half at a 45˚ angle;
  8. Add sauce, serve warm.

For wasabi sauce

  1. Mix wasabi and water to a paste consistency;
  2. Add Japanese soy sauce or Liquid Aminos and mix well.

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