1. In the large saucepan bring some water to boil and cook the soba noodles according to instructions (usually 7-9 minutes).
2. Meantime, chop 4 rashes of bacon in to lardons.
3. Using a coarse grater, grate 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger.
4. Break broccoli into the smallest florets. If the shitake mushrooms are large, half or quarter them.
5. Heat 1 teaspoon of groundnut oil in the deep pan or wok. Add bacon and ginger and let it fry for a couple of minutes.
6. Add broccoli and mushrooms. Pour in:
- 3 tablespoons of Chinese cooking wine
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of Oyster sauce
7. Stir-fry for a minute, then add scallops and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes depending on the thickness of the scallops.
8. Chop up ½ bunch of fresh coriander, leaving a couple of stems for decoration.
9. Drain the soba noodles, add to the wok and mix it well. Throw in the fresh coriander.
To serve – Arrange the stir-fry in the serving bowls and decorate with a stem of fresh coriander.