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Kung Pao Shrimp Alt 宫保虾仁(置换版) — homemade Chinese food

宫保虾仁(置换版)

Kung Pao Shrimp (Substitution)

⏱️ Prep: 8 min🔥 Cook: 7 min⏰ Total: 15 minEASY
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Servings

Ingredients

AmountIngredientNotesSubstitute
300 glarge shrimp大虾仁peeled, deveined
30 groasted peanuts花生
8.0 gdried red chilies干辣椒
3.0 gSichuan peppercorns花椒
22 mlsoy sauce酱油
10 mlChinkiang vinegar镇江香醋
8.0 gcornstarch玉米淀粉
8.0 ggarlic大蒜minced

Instructions

1

Flash-sear shrimp

Toss shrimp with a pinch of salt and cornstarch. Heat wok until smoking, add oil. Sear shrimp in a single layer 45 sec per side — just until pink. Remove.

2

Aromatics and sauce(5 min)

Lower heat. Toast chilies and Sichuan peppercorn in the wok 20 sec. Add garlic, stir 5 sec. Return shrimp. Pour in the sauce mixture (soy, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, water). Toss 30 sec until sauce glazes the shrimp. Add peanuts, toss, serve.

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Nutrition

Per serving (approximate values)

240
Calories (kcal)
26
Protein (g)
8
Carbs (g)
12
Fat (g)
1
Fiber (g)
580
Sodium (mg)

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