Stir-Fry Chinese kung Pao (Chinese Takeout)

Hello this is @sherylneil and welcome to my blog.

If you are craving for chinese take out, You can make it at home too. It can save you money and time, plus you know what’s all in your food. So today, I am sharing to you a classic popular chinese dish called, Chicken Kung pao.

Traditionally, Chicken Kung pao consist of peanuts and marinated in soy sauce. It has a flavor of salty, sweet and spicy all blended well together. I always cook from scratch and it still tastes better and healthier. I use whatever is at hand and add other vegetable for additional flavour.

Ingredients

For the Marinade

• Chicken, cut in small chunks
• Cornstarch, 1 tbsp
• Rice wine or dry sherry
• Pinch of sugar
• Oil , 1 tbsp

For Cooking

• Garlic,chopped
• Ginger, crushed and sliced
• Dry chile, 2 pieces
• Soy sauce, 1 tbsp
• Capsicum
• Scallions
• Peanuts, cashew or almond nuts
• Pinch of sugar
• Salt and pepper

Procedure

1. Place the chicken in a bowl and add the cornstarch, rice wine or dry sherry, a pinch of sugar and oil. Mix until the mixture is well combined. Marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Roast the almond nuts and set aside.
3. In a medium high heat wok, Saute garlic, ginger and chile until fragrant.
4. Add the marinated chicken and until brown,
5. Add the capsium and mix until tender.
6. Add the soy sauce and roasted almond nuts. Let it sit for a minute.
7. Add the scallions and a pinch of sugar
8. Season with salt and pepper

This recipe also includes roasted citroen peppercorn, so include them in sauteeing if it’s available. I omit it because I simply don’t have it, But it’s still delicious served with rice. Don’t be intimidated with the ingredients, Try and discover the flavor.

Try this quick Chinese Takeout and you’ll love it!

What do you think of this Dish?

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