Scallops Stuffed with Shrimp

Ingredients

1 tbsp. dried shrimp, soaked in water until soft, drained and finely chopped or 20 defrosted frozen shrimp, finely chopped
SHRIMP PASTE STUFFING:
vegetable oil for frying
12 scallops, cleaned
2 small pieces of black wood ear fungus, soaked in warm water until soft, drained and finely chopped
4 oz. sweet potato, boiled and mashed
1 tbsp. Nuoc Mam sauce or 1 tbsp. light soy sauce



Directions

1. Make the shrimp paste stuffing by combining all the stuffing ingredients together.

2. Steam the scallops until cooked - about 5 minutes in a bamboo steamer. Remove and leave to cool.

3. Slit the scallops in their thickest part and spoon in the stuffing. Heat the oil until very hot. Gently lower the stuffed scallops in a basket and fry for 2 minutes.