Scallops with black beans
4 servings
35 minutes
Scallops with black beans are an exquisite dish of Chinese cuisine filled with rich flavors and aromas. The scallops, known for their tenderness and sweet taste, are infused with a spicy sauce made from black beans, garlic, onion, and chili. This umami-rich sauce adds depth to the seafood while the light caramel notes of brown sugar harmoniously soften the spiciness. The dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice, creating a balanced and refined gastronomic delight. In Chinese culinary tradition, black beans are considered a symbol of strength, and their combination with scallops makes this recipe not only delicious but also symbolic. Serving on warmed plates with aromatic sauce makes it worthy of a festive table or romantic dinner.
1
Place the scallops shell-side down on a sieve, set it over a pot of boiling water, cover with a lid, and cook for 6 minutes.
- Sea scallops: 12 pieces
2
Meanwhile, finely chop garlic, onion, and chili, soak the beans in cold water for 20 minutes, and then dry them.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
- Green chili pepper: 1 piece
- Black beans: 3 tablespoons
3
Heat oil in a wok, add garlic, onion, chili, and black beans, and stir-fry for 2 minutes, crushing the beans.
- Peanut oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
- Green chili pepper: 1 piece
- Black beans: 3 tablespoons
4
Then pour in the soy sauce, add sugar, and continue to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 2 teaspoons
5
Mix the broth with corn flour and bring to a homogeneous mass.
- Chicken broth: 3 tablespoons
- Cornstarch: 2 teaspoons
6
Add the mixture to the pan, bring to a boil, and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Cornstarch: 2 teaspoons
7
Place the sauce in a warm place. Arrange the scallops on warmed plates and drizzle with sauce.
- Sea scallops: 12 pieces