Chili Scallops

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the sesame and vegetable oils in a skillet over moderate heat.
2. 2
   Very lightly dust the scallops with cornstarch and saute them, on one side only until quite crusty on one side.
3. 3
   When crusty, put a lid on the skillet and finish steaming the scallops by steaming them without overcooking them.
4. 4
   Remove them from skillet and transfer them, browned side on top of the lentils.
5. 5
   To the skillet add the rice vinegar, chili paste and 2 teaspoons soy sauce and reduce until syrupy, spoon over the chili scallops and dust with chives.