The Monday Menu Revisited: Kung Pao Shrimp and Wasabi Quinoa
Author: Model Behaviors
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Serves: 8-10
- 2 bags raw unshelled shrimp
- 2 tbsps. cornstarch
- 1 bunch of long green onions
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 3 red bell peppers
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 chunky piece of fresh ginger
- 2 tbsps. of chili flakes
- 1 tsp. of powdered ginger
- 3 tbsps. of sesame oil
- 4 tbsps. of rice wine vinegar
- 4 tbsps. of low sodium, gluten-free soy sauce
- 4 tsps. of honey
- 1 cup of dry roasted peanuts
- 8 cups of cooked quinoa (made with wasabi sauce for extra flavor)
- Wash onions, broccoli, bell peppers, and ginger
- Dice onions and bell peppers
- Cut large stem off broccoli, and chop the head into edible size trees
- Peel the outside skin of a fresh chunk of ginger
- Cut or use a peeler to cut ginger into thin, thumb-length pieces of ginger
- Take the cup of peanuts and pour onto counter, with a rolling pin, lightly crush the cup of peanuts
- Combine vinegar, soy, and honey in a small bowl, and set aside
- Now, take a large Ziploc baggie and pour in the cornstarch
- In the Ziploc bag of cornstarch, add raw, unshelled shrimp
- Seal the bag and shake up the contents until all shrimp are coatedCooking Instructions
- In a small pot, add in broccoli and fill ¾ full with water.
- On high heat, bring the broccoli and water to a boil.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is slightly tender.
- Remove pot from stove, and strain out water.
- In a large wok or sauté pan, add all of the sesame oil, and turn stove to medium heat.
- Add coated shrimp, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes (until shrimp is pink but not tough).
- Remove shrimp from wok, and set aside.
- Now add in onions, bell peppers, ginger shavings, ginger powder and chili flakes.
- Stir-fry the mixture until lightly browned.
- Add in the sauce mixture (vinegar, soy, and honey).
- Stir in the crushed peanuts.
- Finally, add in the cooked broccoli and shrimp.
- Stir and serve over fresh wasabi quinoa.
Recipe by Model Behaviors at http://fall2014.modelbehaviors.com/the-monday-menu-revisited-kung-pao-shrimp-and-wasabi-quinoa/
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