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Kung Pao Shrimp with Steamed Jasmine Rice
A 39-minute Chinese dinner for 4 — 625 calories per serving.
per serving, estimated
Tender shrimp tossed in a bold, spicy-sweet Sichuan sauce with crunchy peanuts, dried chilies, and crisp vegetables, served over fluffy steamed jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Serves 4 · custom servings available with a Kiwi account
Kung Pao Shrimp
- 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (patted dry)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (divided)
- 10 dried red chilies (stems trimmed)
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns (lightly crushed)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
- 4 scallions (cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts separated)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into 3/4-inch pieces)
- ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
Steamed Jasmine Ricebase
- 1½ cups jasmine rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
- 2¼ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
Steps
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Kung Pao Shrimp
- Pat 1½ pounds shrimp dry and toss with 1 teaspoon cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl; set aside. 4 min
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth; set aside. 4 min
- Mince 4 garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger; trim stems from 10 dried red chilies; cut 1 red bell pepper into ¾-inch pieces; separate 4 scallions into white and green 1-inch pieces. 8 min
- Heat 3 tablespoons neutral oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering and just beginning to smoke. 2 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Add the dried red chilies and 1 teaspoon lightly crushed Sichuan peppercorns and stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant and the chilies begin to darken.
- Timing-sensitive step. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallion whites and stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Timing-sensitive step. Add the red bell pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes until just tender-crisp. 2 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Push the vegetables to the side, add the shrimp in a single layer, and sear 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. 4 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables and toss over high heat for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Remove from heat, fold in ½ cup roasted peanuts and the scallion greens, and serve immediately. 2 min
Steamed Jasmine Ricebase
- Rinse 1½ cups jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water, agitating with your hand, until the water runs clear, about 1 minute. 3 min
- Combine the rinsed rice, 2¼ cups water, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. 4 min
- Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook 15 minutes until all water is absorbed. 15 min
- Remove from heat and let the rice steam, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork and serve. 5 min
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