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Starting at the tip end, cut the asparagus into 1 1/2-inch lengths with a diagonal rolling cut: slice off the tip at an angle, roll the asparagus about a quarter turn and cut again, and repeat on down the stalk until you reach the tougher base.
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Discard the bases.
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Dissolve the cornstarch in the wine in a medium bowl; add the egg white and pepper and beat lightly.
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Remove the tough white muscle from the edge of each scallop and cut the scallops into 1/4 inch-thick discs.
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Remove any pin bones from the salmon and slice across the width of the slice (parallel to the backbone) into 1/4 inch-thick rectangles.
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Add the salmon and scallops to the egg mixture and toss gently to coat.
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Preheat the oven to 175F and set 2 dinner plates in it to warm.
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Prepare the Potato Crepes and place 1 on each plate.
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Keep warm in the oven.
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Have a clean, dry, heatproof container, such as a saucepan, on the stove with a heat proof sieve on top.
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Drain the scallops and salmon and discard the marinade.
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Heat a wok or deep skillet over high heat.
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When it begins to smoke, add the oil.
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Wait 30 seconds, then add the seafood (the oil will not be very hot yet; this is intentional).
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Cook, stirring gently to separate the pieces, until salmon has lost its raw color.
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Pour the contents of the wok into the sieve.
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Return the wok to the heat, and in the bit of oil clinging to the pan, stir-fry the ginger and green onion until fragrant.
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Add the pepper and asparagus and stir-fry until it begins to brown.
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Add the chicken stock, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar.
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Cover, and cook until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes depending on size.
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Remove the cover, return the seafood to the wok, and stir in the cornstarch mixture.
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Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened.
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Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary, then divide the seafood, asparagus and sauce over the potato crepes.
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Serve immediately Serves 2.
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Note that the potato pancakes require the potatoes to be cooked and cooled ahead of time, which can be done earlier in the day or the night before.
