1 red chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, peeled, finely chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives or spring onions
75g/3oz dried vermicelli noodles
2 tbsp light soy sauce
8 scallops, removed from the shells, de-bearded and coral removed, shells cleaned and reserved
1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry