Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"No man in the world has more courage than the man who can stop after eating one peanut."--Channing Pollock

Kung Pao Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Kung Pao is from Breid Family Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb shrimp, steak, chicken, or tofu
Vegetable oil
2 tsp corn starch
1/2 tsp salt
Dash of white pepper (optional)
1-2 hot green chilies
2 green onions (with tops)
1 red bell pepper
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 tsp finely chopped ginger root
2 tbsp oriental bean sauce
1/2 c diced canned bamboo shoots
1 tsp sugar
1/2 c roasted peanuts
Directions:
Directions:
If using meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss meat, 1 tablespoon oil, corn starch, salt and white pepper in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Cut chilies into thin slices (remove seeds and membrane). Cut onions diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Cut bell pepper into 3/4 inch squares. Heat 12-inch skillet or wok until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom. Add meat; stir-fry 2 minutes or until meat is cooked, then remove from skillet.

Heat skillet again until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom. Add chilies, garlic, ginger root, bean sauce and bamboo shoots; stir-fry 1 minute. Add beef, bell pepper and sugar; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in onions. Sprinkle with peanuts.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
3-4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 min - 1 hr, depending on how much chopping you have to do
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The amounts of stuff are relative, so if you like bamboo shoots, add more of those.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

220W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!