Ingredients

  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 scallion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound sea scallops, halved
  • 4 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth
  • Four 3-inch-long strips of lemon zest
  • 3 large garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 16 snow peas, julienned
  • 3 cups thinly sliced Savoy cabbage
  • Cilantro sprigs, sliced scallions, Asian sesame oil and Asian hot sauce, for garnish

Method

  • In a food processor, blend the egg white with the soy sauce, scallion, ginger, vegetable oil, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
  • Add all but 3 of the scallops and process to a coarse paste.
  • Scrape the paste into a bowl.
  • Cut the remaining scallops into 1/2-inch dice and fold them into the paste.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the broth with the lemon zest, garlic, soy sauce, ginger and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and discard the lemon zest and garlic.
  • Add the snow peas and cabbage and bring to a simmer.
  • Drop scant tablespoons of the scallop paste into the broth, then cover and simmer over low heat until the dumplings are just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls, top with the garnishes and serve.