Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      cups          peanut oil for deep-frying -- up to 5 c
     3/4  pound         large scallops -- cut in half
                        the middle
                        -----sauce-----
   2                    dried red chile peppers -- seeded, soaked for
                        -- o
   1      in            water -- then
                        and chopped
   2      tablespoons   light soy sauce
   1      pinch         sugar
     1/2  tablespoon    rice wine vinegar
   1      tablespoon    dry sherry
                        -----final-----
   2      tablespoons   fresh peanut oil
     1/2  teaspoon      finely grated fresh ginger
   2      cloves        garlic -- chopped fine
   6                    green onions -- cut Chinese

Preparation:

Heat deep frying oil to 360F and deep-fry the scallops for just a few minutes. Drain and set aside. Mix the ingredients for the sauce and set aside. Heat a wok and add the oil, ginger, and garlic and chow for a moment. Add the green onions and the scallops. Toss for a few seconds and add the sauce mixture. Stir fry until all is hot and serve immediately.