How To Make Kung Pao Shrimp-Chinese Food Recipes-Restaurant Style

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is a lower-sodium option.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tangy flavor.

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 tablespoon Chinese rice wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch. Mix well and add the shrimp. Marinate for 20 minutes.

In a large wok, heat 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive or peanut oil. Add red chiles and stir until brown.

Add crushed peppercorns and stir for 1 minute.

Add chopped ginger and garlic, then stir.

Add the marinated shrimp and stir until they turn pink.

Add chopped onion and the white part of the green onions, stir.

Add the Kung Pao sauce and stir.

Finally, add the peanuts and the green onions. Enjoy!

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