Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   peanut oil
   2      cloves        garlic -- diced very
   1      slice         fresh ginger -- cut
   1      thin          julienne
     3/4  pound         large scallops -- cut in
                        through the middle
   1      cup           garlic chives -- cut into
                        -- piece
                        -----sauce-----
   1      teaspoon      rice wine
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   2      tablespoons   dry sherry
     1/4  teaspoon      ground white pepper
     1/4  cup           chicken stock
   1      tablespoon    cornstarch mixed with
   1      tablespoon    water

Preparation:

Cut the scallops and chives and mix the sauce before you do anything else. You must not overcook this dish. Heat a wok and add the oil. Chow the garlic and ginger for just a moment and then add the scallops. Chow for 2 minutes or so and add the chives. Stir the sauce and then add it to the wok. Stir-fry until all is thick and hot.