Kung Po Shrimps Recipe

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Kung Po Shrimps
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Directions:

  1. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili sauce and cornstarch in bowl and stir to combine and set aside.
  2. In a skillet place over a medium heat for 2 minutes add in the raw peanuts and with a wooden spoon stir the peanuts from time to time until the peanut are light brown in color and pour into a baking pan to cool and rub off the skin and set aside,.
  3. Place the shrimp in a bowl and season with salt. Add the cornstarch and mix well to coat the shrimp pieces.
  4. Heat a wok over high heat until it starts to smoke and then add the peanut oil. Add the dried chilies and fry for a few seconds, then add the shrimp pieces and stir-fry for 2 minutes. As the shrimp begins to turn opaque, add the Shaohsing rice wine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then pours in the sauce.
  5. Bring to a boil, add the onion, carrot, red pepper, and cook in the sauce with the shrimp for another 2 minutes, or until the meat are cooked through and the sauce has thickened and become slightly sticky in consistency. Add the scallions and cook for 1 minute. Toss in the cashews and then transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 321.71 Kcal (1347 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.23g 28%
Cholesterol 239.11mg 80%
Sodium 1900.07mg 79%
Potassium 388.2mg 8%
Total Carbs 19.47g 6%
Sugars 5.55g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4.31g 17%
Protein 24.55g 49%
Vitamin C 42.8mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 89.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.27 Kcal (483 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.53g 28%
Cholesterol 85.67mg 80%
Sodium 680.78mg 79%
Potassium 139.09mg 8%
Total Carbs 6.97g 6%
Sugars 1.99g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 17%
Protein 8.8g 49%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 32mg 9%

* 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

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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