Let's travel to China and dive into a spicy delight with Kung Pao (Kung Pao or Gongbao) chicken.
chicken thigh flesh 0.5 kg |
roasted peanuts or cashews 80 g |
garlic 3 cloves |
green onion 60 g |
fresh chili pepper 1 pc |
vegetable oil 25 ml |
MARINADE: |
sesame oil 15 ml |
soy sauce 20 ml |
sugar 2 tsp. |
cornstarch 1 tbsp. |
ground cloves pinch |
cinnamon pinch |
black pepper pinch |
fennel pinch |
fennel pinch |
SOUCE: |
tomato paste 20 g |
soy sauce 50 ml |
water or chicken broth 60 ml |
rice or apple cider vinegar 30 ml |
sugar 3 tsp. |
Step 1
Cut the chicken into 2x2 cm pieces. Mix all the ingredients for the marinade and pour over the meat. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Fry the chopped garlic and chili in the vegetable oil. Add the meat and fry on a high heat for 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the nuts and chopped green onions. Fry for a few more minutes.
Step 4
Mix all ingredients for sauce, pour over chicken and cook for 8 minutes. Enjoy! Less