How To Prepare Hunan Kung Pao ?

 

Preparation:  

Preparation time: 30 mins

Cooking time: 20mins

Serving: 4

Ingredients:

      4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

      20 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound)

      4 teaspoons soy sauce

      4 teaspoons rice wine

      2 teaspoons sesame oil (Optional)

      1 tablespoon cornstarch

      ½ cup vegetable oil, divided

      4 cloves garlic, minced

      16 dried red chile peppers, cut in half

      2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns (Optional)

      1 red bell pepper, sliced

      1 green bell pepper, sliced

      ¼ cup dark soy sauce

      2 tablespoons rice wine

      2 teaspoons white sugar

      1 cup salted peanuts

      4 green onions, cut into 3 inch lengths

      2 dashes sesame oil, or to taste (Optional)

Instructions:

1.     Combine chicken and shrimp in a mixing bowl along with 4 teaspoons soy sauce, 4 teaspoons rice wine, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Sprinkle with cornstarch, and mix until evenly combined. Set aside to marinate for 25 minutes.

2.     Heat 1/2 of the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in chicken mixture and cook until chicken has turned white on the outside and is still a bit pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken mixture and wipe the wok clean.

3.     Heat remaining vegetable oil over high heat. Stir in garlic; cook for a few seconds until garlic begins to turn brown. Stir in dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns; cook and stir for a few seconds until peppers begin to darken.

4.     Add red and green bell peppers, dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir in chicken mixture. Cook until peppers are nearly tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. Stir in peanuts and green onion until green onion becomes limp. Stir in a few drops of sesame oil to serve.

Conclusion:

In just 50 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful and aromatic Kung Pao Chicken and Shrimp dish, perfect for serving four hungry diners. With a preparation time of 30 minutes and a cooking time of 20 minutes, this dish is a breeze to make. Whether you're cooking on a charcoal or gas BBQ, the combination of chicken, shrimp, and an array of spices and vegetables creates a mouthwatering meal that's sure to impress. So, fire up your grill and treat your taste buds to this delightful Kung Pao creation!

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