Vegetable Kung Pao With Broccoli And Peanuts Recipes

VEGETABLE KUNG PAO

Steps:

• Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet or nonstick wok over medium-high heat. Spread peanuts in single layer on paper towel; lightly spray with cooking spray, about 2 seconds. Add peanuts to skillet; cook and stir about 1 minute or until toasted. Immediately remove from skillet; cool.
• In small bowl, mix cornstarch, sugar and cold water; set aside. In skillet, mix broth and chili puree; heat to boiling. Stir in vegetables. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Move vegetables to side of skillet. Stir cornstarch mixture into liquid in skillet. Cook and stir vegetables and sauce over high heat about 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Stir in peanuts. Serve with rice.

VEGETABLE KUNG PAO

Steps:

• Spray nonstick wok or 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray heat over medium-high heat until cooking spray starts to bubble. Spread peanuts in single layer on paper towel spray lightly with cooking spray about 2 seconds. Add to wok stir-fry about 1 minute or until toasted. Immediately remove from wok cool. Mix cornstarch, sugar and cold water set aside. Mix broth and chili puree in wok heat to boiling. Stir in vegetables. Heat to boiling reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring several times. Move vegetables to side of wok. Stir cornstarch mixture into liquid in skillet. Cook and stir vegetables and sauce over high heat about 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Stir in peanuts.1 Serving: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 35) Fat 4g (Saturated 0g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 300mg Carbohydrate 19g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 10g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

KUNG PAO CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Blend water, soy sauce, cornstarch, Sherry and sugar in bowl, set aside.
• Toss chicken with 1 tblsp cornstarch to coat.
• Heat 2 tblsps oil in wok over high heat.
• Add chilies and cook until blackened, about 2 minutes.
• Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring frequently, 1-2 minutes.
• Remove chicken using slotted spoon.
• Set aside.
• Add remaining 2 tblsps oil to wok.
• Add green onions, garlic and ginger and stir-fry 1 minute.
• Add broccoli and stir-fry 2 minutes.
• Stir sauce and add to wok.
• Cover and cook until sauce is thickened and broccoli is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes more.
• Mix in chicken and peanuts and heat.
• Serve with rice.

VEGETABLE KUNG PAO WITH BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Wrap the tofu slabs in paper towels and place a heavy weight, such as a skillet, on top; let stand for 30 minutes to press out the excess water.
• Cut the tofu into slices 1/2-inch thick and 2 1/2-inches long and place them in a bowl.
• Cut away the broccoli florets and separate into bite-size pieces; cut the stalks on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
• Heat a large pot of water to boiling, add the broccoli and boil for 3 minutes; drain, refresh under cold water and drain again.
• Heat a heavy skillet and add 2 1/2 T of the oil Arrange some of the tofu slices in the pan and sear over high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown Remove with a spatula and drain in a colander Reheat the pan and add 2 more T of oil Continue frying the rest of the slices, removing and draining as they are cooked.
• Reheat the skillet, or a wok, add the remaining T of oil, heat until hot, and add the seasonings, stir-fry briefly, about 15 seconds, then add the scallion greens and water chestnuts, and stir-fry over high heat about 1 1/2- minutes.
• Add the premixed sauce and cook, stirring continuously to prevent lumps, until it thickens.
• Add the broccoli, fried tofu and peanuts.
• Toss lightly to coat and heat through.
• Serve with steamed rice.