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Kung Pao Shrimp
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5 from 1 vote

Kung Pao Shrimp

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 3
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shrimps cleaned and head removed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 2 ounces roasted peanuts
  • 10 pieces dried chilies
  • 1 small onion quartered
  • 1/4 cup green onions; cut in half inch length
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

  • Make the Kung Pao sauce by first diluting the cornstarch in 4 tbsp water then combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and the diluted cornstarch. Mix well then set aside.
  • Heat a wok then pour-in cooking oil.
  • When the oil is hot enough, add-in the garlic and ginger then stir fry until the color turns medium brown. The aroma should indicate that the next ingredients need to be added.
  • Put-in the dried chilies, bell pepper, and onion and stir fry for 2 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are done.
  • Add the peanuts and stir-fry for a minute.
  • Put-in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour-in the Kung Pao sauce and stir. Make sure that all the ingredients are coated with sauce.
  • Add the green onions, turn off the heat, and transfer to a serving plate.
  • Serve hot. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 3g