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Crispy Scallops with Fresh Water Chestnuts

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Original recipe makes 1
8 Scallops; up to 12 (U 10)
1 bnCilantro
1 Cucumber; thinly sliced
1/2 gaVegetable oil; for frying
4 Thai chilies; up to 6
4 bnScallions; cut on the bias
8 Water chestnuts; up to 12
2 cShiitake mushrooms
1/4 cRed wine vinegar
1 bnThai basil
Salt and pepper
1 cCornstarch
1 tbGinger; julienned
1/2 cSugar

Crispy Scallops with Fresh Water Chestnuts Preparation

In a large wok heat oil to almost the smoking point. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and dredge in cornstarch. Add to the oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove scallops and drain on paper towels. Next add the chiles, water chestnuts, scallions, and mushrooms. Cook until tender. Add the red wine vinegar, sugar and ginger. Stir to incorporate. Garnish with Thai basil, cilantro and cucumber slices seasoned with salt. Per serving: 2435 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (1% calories from fat); 62g Protein; 596g Carbohydrate; 26mg Cholesterol; 224mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 30 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 7 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: COOKING LIVE PRIMETIME SHOW #CP0054 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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