Dried Scallops Recipe: Dried Scallops with Fried Eggs!
Dried scallops have a dense and chewy texture. So, you need to rehydrate them before cooking dried scallops. If the scallops aren’t properly rehydrated, they will be too tough to bite. I want you to know the detailed process of making scallops.
Here is my dried scallops recipe with fried eggs. The combination of tender egg with dried scallops is heavenly. You don’t need much preparation to make dried scallops this way. Let’s make dried scallops with fried egg together and I will show you the exact steps to get the dish right. You will also learn some secret tips.
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Dried Scallops Recipe Overview
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| Course: Side dish | Cuisine: Chinese | Difficulty: Easy | ||
| Total Time: 25 minutes | ||||
| Serving | Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Calories | |
| 2 persons | 5 minutes | 20 minutes | 111 kcal | |
Ingredients Needed for the Recipe
Dried scallops don’t require a lot of seasonings or spices. You can make this dish with the following ingredients.
- Dried Scallops: 200g
- Ginger: 2 tbsp, shredded
- Cooking Wine: 2 tbsp
- Egg: 5 pcs
- Salt: 1 ½ tsp
- Pepper: ½ tsp of black pepper, freshly ground
- Sesame Oil: 1 tbsp
- Scallion: 1 tbsp, finely chopped
Dried Scallops Recipe: Step-By-Step Instructions
The steps for cooking this dish are pretty straightforward. Here are the steps.
Step 1: Rehydrate the Dried Scallops
Clean the dried scallops properly and take them in a small bowl. Add some shredded ginger and 2 tbsp of cooking wine to the dried scallops. Also, add some water to the bowl.
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Then, steam the dried scallops for about 15 minutes.
Step 2: Crush the Scallops
After steaming the scallops, crush them with the side of the knife. Put the crushed scallops in a hot pan and fry them for a few minutes.
Step 3: Prepare the Eggs
Crack all the eggs in a bowl. Then, season the eggs with 1 ½ tsp of salt, ½ tsp of black pepper, and 1 tbsp of sesame oil. Also, mix two-thirds of the crushed scallops with the eggs. Stir the mixture well.
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Step 4: Fry the Eggs
Put the egg mixture in a hot pan and swirl the pan around. Once the egg mixture is solidified, cut it into portions. Then, garnish the eggs with the remaining crushed scallops and chopped scallions.
Nutrition Facts of the Recipe
Dried scallops are low in cholesterol but high in protein and fiber. Each serving of dried scallops contains 111 calories. Besides, it has the following nutrients.
- Total Carbohydrates: 8.3g
- Protein: 11g
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Total Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
- Total Sugar: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
- Sodium: 470mg
- Potassium: 514.6mg
- Calcium: 212mg
- Iron: 0.9mg
- Vitamin A: 25IU
- Vitamin C: 19mg
Do’s and Don’ts of the Recipe
I learned these tips from my mother and they helped me a lot while cooking dried scallops. You can follow them as well.
Do’s
- If you have enough time, you can soak dried scallops in water for a few hours.
- Instead of crushing steamed scallops, you can chop them finely.
Don’ts
- Don’t use a lot of sauces or seasonings for this recipe. Otherwise, scallops will lose their natural flavors and fragrances.
- Don’t overcook the egg. If you cook the eggs over high heat or for a long time, they will become rubbery.
Dried Scallops Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Clean the dried scallops properly and take them in a small bowl. Add some shredded ginger and 2 tbsp of cooking wine to the dried scallops. Also, add some water to the bowl.
- Then, steam the dried scallops for about 15 minutes.
- After steaming the scallops, crush them with the side of the knife. Put the crushed scallops in a hot pan and fry them for a few minutes.
- Crack all the eggs in a bowl. Then, season the eggs with 1 ½ tsp of salt, ½ tsp of black pepper, and 1 tbsp of sesame oil. Also, mix two-thirds of the crushed scallops with the eggs. Stir the mixture well.
- Put the egg mixture in a hot pan and swirl the pan around. Once the egg mixture is solidified, cut it into portions. Then, garnish the eggs with the remaining crushed scallops and chopped scallions.
FAQs
While making this recipe for the first time, I thought about the following questions. So, I want to share the answers to those questions.
How do I properly rehydrate dried scallops before cooking?
As I have already mentioned, you can rehydrate dried scallops in two ways. One is soaking them in cold water for a few hours. Another way is to soak the scallops in boiling water or steam them for about 15 minutes.
Are there different grades of dried scallops, and does it affect the flavor?
Yes, there are different grades of dried scallops based on their size. Larger scallops with a diameter of about 2 inches or higher have a slightly better taste than smaller scallops with a diameter of about 1 inch or lower. Larger scallops are also more expensive.
Can I substitute fresh scallops with dried scallops in recipes?
Yes, you can substitute fresh scallops with dried scallops. But you should keep in mind that the flavor and texture of fresh scallops are different than dried scallops. Fresh scallops are much more delicate but dried scallops are hard and dense.
Can I cook whole dried scallops with eggs?
Yes. After steaming the dried scallops, you can put them directly in the egg mixture. In this case, the eggs might not be as smooth, but you will get a better mouthfeel of the scallops.
Conclusion
Dried scallops are a popular ingredient in Chinese cuisine. Though it has many regional variations, making dried scallops with eggs is popular across China. I like this dried scallops recipe with fried eggs so much that I often make it at home as a comfort food.
You should also try this recipe as dried scallops are enriched in essential nutrients. Don’t miss the tips I shared so that you can make the dried scallops properly.
