Ingredients

  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp Chinese rice wine (or possibly dry sherry)
  • 1/4 lb sea scallops butterflied
  • 1/4 lb uncooked medium shrimp shelled, deveined
  • 1/4 lb hard white fish cut into 4 pcs (such as halibut or possibly snapper)
  • 1/3 c. chicken stock (or possibly canned chicken broth)
  • 2 Tbsp. Chinese rice wine (or possibly dry sherry)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd white pepper
  • 1 pkt flat Chinese egg noodles - (16 ounce)
  • 3 x baby bok choy halved lengthwise through the core
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 c. thinly-sliced carrot
  • 1/4 c. canned straw mushroom liquid removed

Method

  • Stir the cornstarch and rice wine together in a small bowl till the cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Add in the scallops, shrimp and fish and stir gently to coat.
  • Let stand 10 min.
  • For the Sauce: Stir the chicken stock, rice wine, salt and pepper together in a separate bowl till the salt is dissolved.
  • Set aside.
  • For the Dish: Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling.
  • Cook the bok choy till tender-crisp, 2 1/2 to 3 min.
  • Scoop them out with a large wire skimmer and set them aside.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions in the same pot of water.
  • Drain well, rinse them under hot water and drain again.
  • Pile the noodles in the center of a large serving bowl.
  • Arrange the bok choy around the noodles and cover the bowl with aluminum foil, shiny-side down, to keep hot.
  • Heat a wok over high heat till warm.
  • Add in the oil and swirl to coat the sides.
  • Add in the seafood and carrots, stir-fry till the shrimp turn pink, about 2 1/2 to 3 min.
  • Add in the mushrooms and sauce; mix well.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Scoop the contents of the wok into the center of the noodles and serve immediately.
  • This recipe yields 4 servings.