ORIENTAL-STYLE SEA SCALLOPS
Inspired By: Recipe featured on www.cooksrecipes.com

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons sesame or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 pound sea scallops
3 cups thinly sliced bok choy
2 cups snow peas, trimmed
1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons PureSpice ® ground star anise
1/4 teaspoon PureSpice ® ground coriander
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
4 cups hot cooked rice

1.Heat oil in wok or large skillet. Cook and stir broccoli and onion 3 to 4 minutes. Add scallops, bok choy, snow peas, mushrooms, garlic, anise and coriander. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
2.Add chicken broth, vinegar and soy sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until scallops are cooked and vegetables are tender.
3.Combine cold water and cornstarch. Stir cornstarch mixture into boiling mixture. Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat; let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in sugar Serve over rice.