Chili and Basil Scallops

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 pound 2 ounces scallops, with
• or without roe attached
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black
• pepper
• 2 large handfuls basil leaves, roughly
• chopped