KUNG PAO SHRIMP WITH CASHEWS

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Chiles add heat to succulent shrimp with cashews. It is essential to have all ingredients cut and ready before you start. From Food & Wine magazine.

Provided by SharleneW

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 small dried red chilies, 4 halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 cup roasted cashews
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

In a bowl, mix the orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch.
In a wok or large frypan, heat the oil over high heat until smoking.
Add the chiles and salt; stir-fry until browned, 45 seconds.
Add the onion, ginger and garlic; stir-fry until fragrant, 15 seconds.
Add the peppers and cook until crisp-tender, 30 seconds.
Add the shrimp and stir-fry until nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Stir the sauce, add to the wok and cook until thickened slightly, 30 seconds.
Stir in the cashews and sesame oil; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 1541, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 12.3, Protein 23.6

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