Kung Po Prawns
Discover this authentic Chinese Kung Po Prawns recipe — a quick and easy dish that's an impressive dish that showcases your cooking skills. Made with prawns, soy sauce, tomato puree and 9 more fresh ingredients, this recipe guides you through 3 detailed steps to create a truly memorable meal. Ready in about 12 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're cooking for family, friends, or a special occasion, this chinese classic is sure to impress.
15
Prep Time (min)
2
Cook Time (min)
4
servings
330
Calories/serving
Hard
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 400 g Prawns
- 2 tbs Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Tomato Puree
- 1 tsp Corn Flour
- 1 tsp Caster Sugar
- 1 tsp Sunflower Oil
- 85 g Peanuts
- 3 Large Chilli
- 1 tbs Brown Sugar
- 6 cloves Garlic Clove
- 450 g Water Chestnut
- to taste Ginger
Instructions
3 steps · ~31 minutes total
Step 1
Mix the cornflour and 1 tbsp soy sauce, toss in the prawns and set aside for 10 mins. Stir the vinegar, remaining soy sauce, tomato purée, sugar and 2 tbsp water together to make a sauce.
8 minutesStep 2
When you’re ready to cook, heat a large frying pan or wok until very hot, then add 1 tbsp oil. Fry the prawns until they are golden in places and have opened out– then tip them out of the pan.
8 minutesTest the oil temperature with a small piece of food — it should sizzle immediately.Step 3
Heat the remaining oil and add the peanuts, chillies and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 2 mins or until the peanuts start to colour, then add the ginger and garlic and fry for 1 more min. Tip in the prawns and sauce and simmer for 2 mins until thickened slightly. Serve with rice.
15 minutesMake sure your pan is hot before adding oil — this prevents sticking.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 1 day in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 1 month — thaw overnight in fridge
Gently reheat in a pan over low heat. Avoid microwaving seafood as it can become rubbery.
What to Serve With
Complete your chinese meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Kung Po Prawns is a beloved dish from Chinese cuisine, originating in China. With a total preparation time of about 17 minutes, it's a quick and easy option for any day of the week.
Chinese cuisine is one of the oldest and most diverse culinary traditions in the world, with thousands of years of history. Each of China's eight major regional cuisines offers unique flavors and cooking techniques.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 12 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential ingredients for Kung Po Prawns include prawns, peanuts, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and chili paste.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
