# Kung Pao Noodles

This recipe shows how to make Kung Pao Noodles, a takeout classic with noodles.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 123 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb udon noodles
- 1 medium onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 celery stalks
- 2 small carrots
- 5 ounce water chestnuts
- 4 garlic cloves
- 10 dried chili peppers
- 0.5 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 lb chicken breast or thigh
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 0.25 tsp white or black pepper
- 0.125 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
- 2.5 tbsp distilled vinegar
- 2 tbsp shaoxing wine or mirin
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sambal chili paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water

## Instructions

1. Marinate chicken with baking soda, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and pepper. Set aside for at least 15 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste, sugar, and chicken bouillon. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a large wok, heat 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add marinated chicken and cook through. About 6-8 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside.
4. Reheat the pan with more oil (if needed) than sauté onions, garlic and dried chili peppers until onions are lightly translucent.
5. Add in all of the vegetables and water chestnuts. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Add the blanched noodles and chicken into the wok, along with the sauce. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until sauce is boiling.
7. Add in cornstarch slurry and stir immediately to thicken. Ensure the vegetables still have a slight bite to them.
8. Add roasted peanuts and toss together. Serve and enjoy!

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- measuring cup
- wok
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- chopsticks

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephvnietea/video/7414943814042914090
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ed62a0c9-812f-4a73-bd55-49eb80953eb1
- Extracted: 2025-01-18

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