Teach Yourself Kung Pao Chicken. Take the peanuts to a higher place and set the chicken free

In this movement, the agile mind meets the might of the arm. Kung Pao Chicken, enlivened with spices, and stirred & fried with crunchy toasted peanuts. A true bow in the wok master's apron.

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1: Chicken marinade

Just as a stork would spread its wings in a Tai Chi movement, here the golden chicken is raised to the clouds (with help from the special spice mix marinade).

Step 2: Prepare the vegetables

Cleanse the fresh ingredients before dicing. Clean vegetables feel no pain.

Step 3: Stir fry

Here the movement of the wok comes into its own, and the arms become like darting birds. (Watch the delicate art of peanut toasting on the video above. Watch & learn, good friend). Once the ingredients are wok-warmed, it is time to welcome the chilli sauce.

Madame Chong suggests

  • Tip 1: Meat can be marinated in a food storage bag for easy clean up.
  • Tip 2: For an additional Chinese flourish, top finished dish with toasted sesame seeds.
  • Tip 3: When cooking meat or poultry, make sure that the wok or frying pan is very hot before adding the food.

And when serving...

Present the Chinese noodles on a plate with the Stir-fry served over the top, or mix together in the wok and serve.

Enriching Information

Kung Pao chicken originates from the Szechuan province of China and is named after a nineteenth century Governor named "Gung Bao".

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