Step 1 of 5
Kung Po Prawns
Mix the cornstarch with 1 tbsp soy sauce, toss in the prawns and set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Stir together the vinegar, remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce, tomato purée, sugar and 2 tbsp water to make the sauce.
Step 3
Heat a large frying pan or wok until very hot. Add 1 tbsp oil. Fry the prawns until golden in places and curled open. Tip out of the pan.
Step 4
Heat the remaining oil and add the peanuts, chillies and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the peanuts start to colour. Add the ginger and garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
Step 5
Return the prawns to the pan, pour in the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Serve with rice.