Learn How to Make Pad Cha Scallops with Yui Miles

scallops

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Shrimp provides a similar texture and flavor, while chicken is more budget-friendly.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, and salt is a basic seasoning.

Set jasmine rice to cook in the rice cooker.

Thinly slice onion, garlic, and red chili.

Fold kaffir lime leaves and slice them.

Pat scallops dry to remove moisture.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok.

Add garlic and onions to the hot oil and cook until just crisp.

Add scallops to the wok.

Dress scallops with fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce.

Sweeten the mixture with 1 teaspoon of brown sugar.

Add red chili and green peppercorns to the wok.

Sprinkle in thinly sliced Thai basil or Thai chives.

Season with black pepper.

Plate the dish with fluffy jasmine rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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