Spiced Hot Scallops
1 lb Scallops
1 tb Ginger root chopped
1 tb Garlic, chopped
4 Scallions, chopped
2 tbs Lime juice
1/4 tsp Dried mustard
2 tsp Brown sugar
2 tbs Soy sauce
1/2 tsp Powdered cayenne or habinero chiles
2 tbs ketchup
1 tb cornstarch mixed with enough water to liquefy
2 tbs peanut oil (or cooking oil of choice)
Heat oil in a wok; add ginger, garlic, scalloins, and chile powder. Stir fry for one minute. Add scallops and stir fry until firm and opaque. Add lime juice, ketchup, dry mustard, and sugar; blend well. Add cornstarch and cook until thickened.
Serve on a bed of rice.