Today we tackle the Asian kitchen classic Kung Pao chicken - of course in vegan version. 😊 The traditional Szechuan dish gets the final touch with crunchy vegetables, spicy sauces and a pinch of peanuts and becomes a highlight on every table! Experience how easy and tasty vegan cooking can be: Join us on a culinary journey into the world of vegan delights! 🥢

Step 1: Assemble ingredients

Before you start cooking your vegan kung pao pan, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand. 📋 Here are the ingredients you need for a tasty vegan kung pao chicken:

• 300 g soy chicken
• 200 g broccoli
• 2 carrots
• 1 red bell bell pepper
• 2 spring onions
• 2 garlic cloves
• 30 g fresh ginger
• 100 g roasted peanuts
• Sesame oil for frying

Step 2: Prepare ingredients for the sauce

Every good dish rises and falls on the sauce - and Kung Pao chicken is no exception! Here is what you need to make the perfect Kung Pao Sauce produce: 🥘

• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tsp cornstarch

To taste add a little Chili powder and Szechuan pepper.

Step 3: Recipe cooking video

Sometimes it's easier to see things visually. Here is a video from YouTube that shows you how to prepare the vegan kung pao chicken. Watch it to get an idea of how the dish is prepared. 🎥

Step 4: Prepare vegetables and soy chicken

Now it's time for the preparation. Cut the vegetables and the soy chicken into bite-sized pieces. 🥕 Dice the bell bell pepper, slice the carrots and divide the broccoli into small florets. Chop the spring onions, garlic and ginger.

Step 5: Sauté ingredients

Heat the sesame oil in a pan and fry the soy chicken and vegetables. Then add the minced garlic and ginger and fry everything together until it is nice and crispy. 😋

Step 6: Prepare and add sauce

While your vegetables are roasting, you can prepare your Kung Pao Sauce. Simply combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl and stir well until everything is well mixed. Then add the sauce to the pan with the other ingredients. Stir everything well until all the ingredients are covered with the sauce. 🍲

Step 7: Season the dish and serve

Finally, add the roasted peanuts and season the dish with pepper and chili powder. Serve the vegan Kung Pao chicken with jasmine rice or just enjoy it as it is! 🙌 Bon appétit!

Julius Walter

I am Julius Walter, the founder of the blog "Veganhalunke", where I write about the vegan lifestyle. As a long-time vegan, I want to inspire others to also switch to a vegan diet and live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. I offer advice and tips for making the switch to a vegan diet and hope that my blog can help make a positive change for our world.