Shrimp and scallop sate (sa-te tom va so)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupDry sherry or dry white
Wine
1tablespoonWine vinegar
1tablespoonChopped dill
Salt -- to taste
12largesScallops -- washed
12largesWhrimp in their shells
1Cucumber -- cut in 1/2\"
Slices
1largeOnion -- finely chopped
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
2Cloves garlic -- chopped and
Crushed
2Fresh chili peppers --
Finely chopped
6Tomatoes -- skinned
1tablespoonChopped sweet basil

Directions

SPICY TOMATO DIPPING SAUCE

1. Place the sherry, vinegar, dill, and salt in a pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the scallops. Allow to simmer for 2 minutes. Remove the scallopsand keep the liquid to use as the baste when barbecuing. 2. Skewer the shrimp, cucumber, and scallops alternately so that each skewer has three shrimp, three scallops, and three pieces of cucumber. Leave, covered, in a refrigerator. Gently fry the onions in the oil for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute. Add the chili and tomatoes and fry for another 5 minutes. Add the basil leaves and stir. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. 4. Place the sate on the barbecue or under a preheated high broiler and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Baste frequently with the reserved cooking liquid.

Recipe Source: VIETNAMESE COOKING - EXOTIC DELIGHTS FROM INDO-CHINA by Paulette Do Van. Published by Chartwell Books, Inc. Copyright (c) 1993. Recipe formatted by Olivia Liebermann RDSE68B on May, 1995.

Recipe By : "Vietnamese Cooking" by Paulette Do Van, Chartwell Books