Kung Pao Calamari Recipe

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Kung Pao Calamari
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  1. For the kung pao sauce: Mix the plum sauce, 1/2 cup water, rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, both sesame seeds and the cilantro in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. For the flour dredge: In a separate large bowl, combine the corn flour, baking powder, and some salt and pepper.
  3. For the calamari: Prepare a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Drop the drained but still wet calamari into the flour dredge and work it well to ensure an even coating. Do not let it get clumpy. From the dredge carefully drop the flour coated rings into the hot oil. Fry the rings for 1 minute, and add the hot pepper rings to the oil. Let fry until the calamari is golden brown, about 30 seconds longer. Drain the calamari and peppers well.
  4. To plate, drizzle 3 to 4 ounces of the kung pao sauce over each 8 ounce serving of calamari and hot peppers. Sprinkle the dry roasted peanuts and scallions over each dish. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired and serve.
  5. This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 984.61 Kcal (4122 kJ)
Calories from fat 289.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.2g 50%
Cholesterol 310.03mg 103%
Sodium 820.06mg 34%
Potassium 1316.78mg 28%
Total Carbs 139.9g 47%
Sugars 6.17g 25%
Dietary Fiber 13.09g 52%
Protein 38.96g 78%
Vitamin C 155.8mg 260%
Vitamin A 1.4mg 47%
Iron 10.3mg 57%
Calcium 1022.3mg 102%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 227.23 Kcal (951 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.43g 50%
Cholesterol 71.55mg 103%
Sodium 189.26mg 34%
Potassium 303.89mg 28%
Total Carbs 32.29g 47%
Sugars 1.42g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.02g 52%
Protein 8.99g 78%
Vitamin C 36mg 260%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 47%
Iron 2.4mg 57%
Calcium 235.9mg 102%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.6
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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