Ku Pao shrimp
Ku Pao shrimp, also known as Kung Pao shrimp, is a delicious and popular Chinese dish. It typically consists of succulent shrimp stir-fried with vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and peanuts, and then tossed in a savory and slightly spicy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1/2 cup of peanuts (roasted and unsalted)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- green onions sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or brown sugar), cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the diced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the shrimp to the other side. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the peanuts and pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and vegetables. Mix everything together until well coated.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
- Serve the Ku Pao shrimp over steamed rice or noodles and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 31g (10%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 1281mg (56%)Potassium: 401mg (11%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 20g (22%)Vitamin A: 2234IU (45%)Vitamin C: 130mg (158%)Calcium: 42mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
