Basic Poached Scallops

• 8–10 scallops
• ½ pint dry white wine
• water, to cover
• ½

Wash and trim scallops. Drain. Place in a saucepan with dry white wine and enough water barely to cover scallops. Add chopped onion and bouquet garni and season with salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste. Bring slowly to the boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain the scallops, straining and reserving the liquor. Slice scallops if they are large and use as di