Scallops with Black Bean Sauce, Red Capsicum and Udon Noodles

, from Issue #46, page 107. August, 2015
Photography by Aaron McLean.
Scallops with Black Bean Sauce, Red Capsicum and Udon Noodles

Take care with the scallops as they can easily toughen if over cooked.

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

300 grams fresh udon noodles

Scallops
20 scallops
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornflour
½ cup chicken stock
½ teaspoon caster sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice
2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
1 tablespoon black bean sauce
1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
2 large handfuls baby bok choy, rinsed and leaves separated

To serve
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
small handful coriander

METHOD

Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and refresh in cold water then toss with a little sesame oil and set aside.

Scallops: Combine the soy sauce and cornflour until smooth then add the stock and sugar and set aside. Heat both of the oils in a wok or large sauté pan and add the ginger, garlic, 5-spice and the sweet chilli and black bean sauces. Cook for a few seconds then add the capsicum, bok choy and the chicken stock mixture and cook over a high heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened a little and the vegetables are crisp but tender. Add the scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes then add the noodles and turn until they are well coated in the sauce and are heated through.

To serve: Divide between bowls and top with the spring onions and coriander.