Scallops and Peppers With Black-Bean Sauce

1. 1

   Wash, trim, seed and thinly slice whole peppers.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a wok or nonstick skillet.

3. 3

   Saute peppers in hot oil while preparing the rest of the dish.

4. 4

   Rinse the black beans under running water; then, mash them slightly with one tablespoon of the sherry.

5. 5

   Mince the garlic; grate the ginger; wash, trim and slice scallions.

6. 6

   Add the beans, garlic, ginger and remaining sherry to the peppers, and stir for 10 seconds.

7. 7

   Stir in the scallops.

8. 8

   If scallops are small, cook about one minute; cook large ones two or three minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in sugar and scallions, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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