Friday, August 26, 2011

Chinese Food: What's Hot Now: Kung Pao Shrimp

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Kung Pao Shrimp
Aug 26th 2011, 10:02

Serves 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups oil, or as needed
  • 6 to 8 small red chilies, or 2 teaspoons chile paste
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 cup cashews

Preparation:

Shell and devein the shrimp. Cut in half lengthwise. Lightly beat the egg white. Marinate the shrimp in the salt, egg white and cornstarch for 15 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar. Set aside.

Heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp. Cook briefly until the shrimp turns pink. Remove from the wok.

Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from the wok. Add the chile peppers or chile paste. Stir-fry for a minute, then add the minced ginger and stir-fry until it is aromatic (about 15 seconds). Stir in the cashews. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, taking care not to burn.

Make a space in the middle of the wok. Add the sauce. Heat briefly, then mix in with the cashews. Add the shrimp back into the pan. Cook for 1 more minute and serve hot.
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