Comments on Smoky Wok: Kung Pao Chicken Recipe 宫保鸡丁

Hi Lee, you used six chicken breasts? Sorry, I sho...

2011-10-27T10:47:34.166+08:00

Hi Lee, you used six chicken breasts? Sorry, I should have also added 'adjust oil accordingly and times if substituting with chicken breasts' since chicken breasts are much drier, the oil I used was adequate for the chicken thighs. As always, when cooking Chinese food, sometimes you have to 'cook on the fly' i.e. if you see /think the chicken breasts look too dry, go ahead and add a little bit more oil. But yes, I did not intend to fully cook the chicken before the cashews are added but about 3/4 cooked where 3-5 minutes were enough for chicken thigh cubes. Thanks for your feedback.

Hi Jen, i just made your chicken and I had a coupl...

2011-10-27T06:44:55.583+08:00

Hi Jen, i just made your chicken and I had a couple questions. It says either 6 breasts or 6 thighs but 6 breasts come to about 1.2 kg of meat. I found there wasn't enough aromatic oil (essentially 2 tbsp) in the wok to even come close to covering all the chicken. I also found that it took quite a lot of time beyond the 3-5 minutes to cook down the chicken before adding the cashews. Is this how you intended it?

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it and ...

2011-04-10T12:15:30.378+08:00

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it and thanks so much for the feedback!

This also came out delicious! I never expected thi...

2011-04-09T09:03:30.066+08:00

This also came out delicious! I never expected this recipe to be so simple and tasty. Thank you very much sharing it :)

Thanks Paula Thanks RM! :)

2010-11-25T18:48:17.676+08:00

Thanks Paula

Thanks RM! :)

I love the idea of serving it with steamed flower ...

2010-11-25T14:51:52.133+08:00

I love the idea of serving it with steamed flower rolls, never thought of it! ;)

what a delicious blog! here is so many uncanny ins...

2010-11-24T20:19:58.480+08:00

what a delicious blog! here is so many uncanny inspirations!

have a nice time,
Paula

PPC - yes cashews! QPC - yeah its' popularity...

2010-11-24T17:33:17.795+08:00

PPC - yes cashews!

QPC - yeah its' popularity has lasted all the way frm the Qing Dynasty!

Peggy - hope you'll like the cashew version!

2010-11-24T08:25:58.142+08:00

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I love Kung Pao chicken and have never replaced th...

2010-11-24T06:55:04.504+08:00

I love Kung Pao chicken and have never replaced the peanuts with cashews! I definitely will the next time to see how it compares!

There is no doubt this is an ever green dish!

2010-11-23T22:30:38.558+08:00

There is no doubt this is an ever green dish!

I've never had this with peanuts before, alway...

2010-11-23T20:17:17.956+08:00

I've never had this with peanuts before, always cashew nuts. I prefer cashew to peanuts anyway =)

Dianna, the amount of peppercorns you want to add ...

2010-11-23T19:26:59.417+08:00

Dianna, the amount of peppercorns you want to add will also depend on the level of spiciness you want, I think about a tablespoon should be enough (average spiciness), just add it in (after rinsing quickly) together with the dried chilli peppers to saute. No need to grind. :)

If one wanted to add the Sichuan peppercorns, how ...

2010-11-23T19:09:20.221+08:00

If one wanted to add the Sichuan peppercorns, how much would you add? Should they be ground and toasted before adding?

THK & TF - hehe yeah cashew nuts to me go bett...

2010-11-23T18:07:21.533+08:00

THK & TF - hehe yeah cashew nuts to me go better with the dish..

LI - this dish really makes me want to eat more rice lol

Christine - yes a lovely combo

PGF - thanks :)

Carolyn - you're right, its popularity has lasted for so long hehe

BGC - yes indeed I did not know either until recently, it really makes the dish!!

Wow, your kung pao chicken looks very appetizing. ...

2010-11-23T14:43:15.833+08:00

Wow, your kung pao chicken looks very appetizing. Didn't know black vinegar can be added into the recipe. :P

Way better than the takeout version. An old fave t...

2010-11-23T13:34:39.488+08:00

Way better than the takeout version. An old fave that never goes out of style.

Looks great! Better than ordering out :)

2010-11-23T11:37:46.018+08:00

Looks great! Better than ordering out :)

Definitely, I prefer cashew nuts too in my Kung Pa...

2010-11-23T01:16:23.869+08:00

Definitely, I prefer cashew nuts too in my Kung Pao.

The spicy chicken, chili and nuts in this dish are...

2010-11-22T20:48:40.319+08:00

The spicy chicken, chili and nuts in this dish are totally irresistible.

This is my favorite dish but I have yet to cook it...

2010-11-22T13:33:06.775+08:00

This is my favorite dish but I have yet to cook it on my own. Just one dish to go with rice, and I'll be more than satisfy. :)

As you did, I often like this recipe to go with ca...

2010-11-22T13:32:06.695+08:00

As you did, I often like this recipe to go with cashew nuts than roasted peanuts. Yes, simply irresistible.