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Kung Pao Shrimp

Kung Pao Shrimp

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large b. shrimps (cleaned and head removed)
  • 1 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp ginger (minced)
  • 2 oz roasted peanuts
  • 10 piece dried chilies
  • 1 small onion (quartered)
  • 1.25 cup green onions; cut in half inch length
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 1.5 tsp sesame oil
  • 1.5 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. Heat a wok then pour-in cooking oil.

  3. 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.

  4. Put-in the dried chilies, bell pepper, and onion and stir fry for 2 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are done.

  5. Add the peanuts and stir-fry for a minute.

  6. Put-in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.

  7. Pour-in the Kung Pao sauce and stir. Make sure that all the ingredients are coated with sauce.

  8. Add the green onions, turn off the heat, and transfer to a serving plate.

  9. Serve hot. Share and enjoy!