Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe

 

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 Kung Pao Shrimp (4 servings)

Ingredients:

        •       1 lb (450g) shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail off)
        •       2 tablespoons soy sauce
        •       1 tablespoon rice vinegar
        •       1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
        •       1 tablespoon cornstarch
        •       2 tablespoons vegetable oil
        •       3 cloves garlic, minced
        •       1-inch piece of ginger, minced
        •       1 bell pepper, diced
        •       1/2 cup (75g) roasted peanuts
        •       4-6 dried red chilies (adjust according to your spice preference)
        •       3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
        •       Cooked rice, for serving

Sauce:

        •       3 tablespoons soy sauce
        •       1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
        •       1 tablespoon rice vinegar
        •       1 tablespoon sugar
        •       1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions:

        1.      In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Add the shrimp and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
        2.      In another bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
        3.      Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and stir-fry until they are cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the shrimp from the wok and set aside.
        4.      In the same wok, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the minced garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
        5.      Add the diced bell pepper and roasted peanuts to the wok and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the bell pepper is slightly softened.
        6.      Return the cooked shrimp to the wok and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
        7.      Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over cooked rice.

Enjoy your homemade Kung Pao shrimp!