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Spicy Kung Pao Shrimp

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
115 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner
Spicy Kung Pao Shrimp
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 dried red chile pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salted peanuts, or to taste
Instructions
1
Combine the savory elements of soy sauce, chicken broth, and sesame oil in a bowl to create a harmonious base. Next, dissolve the starch from cornstarch into water and blend it seamlessly into the bowl. Then, add the succulent shrimp to the mixture and stir until they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate it for an extended period of 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to maintain the perfect balance.
2
Subsequently, combine all the essential ingredients of chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a bowl to create the perfect sauce. Set this delectable mixture aside, allowing its flavors to mature and blend together.
3
Now, heat a generous amount of oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the translucent onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft and limp, taking approximately 5 minutes to achieve the desired state. Next, add the shrimp to the pan and stir until they turn pink, a process that should take around 1 minute.
4
Following this, add the crunchy bamboo shoots, vibrant bell peppers, and dried chile to the pan. Stir them in for a minute to allow their flavors to meld together with the other ingredients. Then, pour the prepared sauce into the pan and cook until it boils and thickens slightly, a process that should take about 5 minutes to complete.