Ginger Scallops with Stir-Fried Broccoli Rabe

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup Chinese rice wine
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot
• 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops, tough muscles removed, if necessary
• 1 pound broccoli rabe (1 bunch), hollow or coarse stems discarded, stalks and leaves cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch sections
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
• 1/3 cup water

1. In a small saucepan stir cornstarch into water to dissolve and stir in remaining marinade ingredients.
2. Bring mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, and simmer, whisking, 1 minute.
3. Cool marinade for 5 minutes.
4. Rinse scallops and drain.
5. In a bowl toss scallops with half of marinade and chill, covered, at least 1 hour or overnight.
6. Reserve remaining marinade.
7. Wash broccoli rabe and drain well in a colander.
8. Heat wok or a deep 12-inch skillet over high heat until hot and add oil.
9. Drain scallops and discard used marinade.
10. Heat oil until it begins to smoke and stir-fry drained scallops for 1 to 2 minutes until just cooked.
11. Remove scallops to a plate and keep warm.
12. Add bell peppers to wok and stir-fry 1 minute.
13. Add broccoli rabe and stir-fry until wilted slightly and bright green, about 1 minute.
14. Add water, tightly cover, and cook until greens are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
15. Add reserved marinade, stirring, until vegetables are coated well and sauce has thickened.
16. Transfer vegetables to a platter and top with scallops.

cornstarch, water, soy sauce, chinese rice wine, sugar, gingerroot, bay scallops, broccoli rabe, red bell peppers, water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ginger-scallops-with-stir-fried-broccoli-rabe.html (may not work)