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Kung Pao Shrimp

Servings 3

Ingredients

Shrimp Marinade

  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Kung Pao Sauce

  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp black vinegar
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sugar

Main Ingredients

  • 1/4 kilo small shrimps shell removed, cut a small line at the back of the shrimp
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 thumb ginger peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sichuan peppercorn
  • 12 pieces dried chili pepper sliced into half
  • 1 piece red bell pepper cubed
  • 1 piece green bell pepper cubed
  • 5 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Marinate the shrimps by putting the shrimps on the shrimp marinade for about 15 minutes.

  2. Mix all ingredients of the Kung Pao sauce. Set aside.

  3. In a wok, heat oil over medium heat.

  4. Add ginger, garlic, sichuan peppercorn and dried chili peppers into the wok. Cook until aromatic.

  5. Add marinated shrimps and cook for 1 minute.

  6. Add bell peppers and green onions. Continue cooking until bell peppers are cooked.

  7. Add kung pao sauce and roasted peanuts. Mix all ingredients together.

  8. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Inspired by China Sichuan Food.