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Cantonese Abalone Garlic Stir Fry

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A quick and flavorful Cantonese Abalone Stir Fry featuring tender abalone cooked with aromatic scallions, ginger, garlic, and shallots, finished with a savory soy-based sauce and fragrant sesame oil. This dish delivers a perfect balance of umami and freshness, ideal for a refined yet easy-to-make seafood meal.

Ingredients

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Abalone and Aromatics

  • 300g abalone
  • Whites from a bunch of scallions
  • A few slices of ginger
  • A few cloves of garlic, minced
  • Two shallots, cut into sections
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • Corn starch to thicken, if desired

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients and Sauce: Gather and prepare all ingredients by cleaning the abalone and slicing scallion whites, ginger, garlic, and shallots. In a small bowl, mix together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, shaoxing wine, sugar, and optionally some cornstarch to create the sauce.
  2. Heat the Pan: Place a pan over high heat and add oil for stir-frying. Ensure the pan is hot before proceeding to the next step for the best sear and flavor extraction.
  3. Fry Aromatics: Add the sliced ginger, minced garlic, scallion whites, and shallots into the hot pan. Stir-fry quickly until the aromatics become fragrant, releasing their flavors into the oil.
  4. Cook Abalone: Add the abalone to the pan and stir-fry briefly. Cook just enough until the abalone changes color, signaling it is nearly done without overcooking to maintain tenderness.
  5. Add Sauce and Stir: Pour in the prepared sauce and stir vigorously to coat the abalone and aromatics evenly. Allow the sauce to reduce slightly for intensified flavor; if the sauce is too thin, optionally add a little cornstarch to thicken.
  6. Finish with Sesame Oil: Turn off the heat and drizzle the sesame oil over the stir fry. Stir well to combine the fragrant sesame flavor evenly, then promptly transfer to serving dishes to enjoy hot.

Notes

  • Use fresh abalone for best texture and flavor.
  • The sauce reduces quickly due to high heat, so cornstarch may not be necessary.
  • Avoid overcooking abalone to keep it tender and not rubbery.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the dish at its best temperature and texture.

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