Kung Pao Chicken

There’s a story to the Kung Pao. Right. Like there’s always a story, and depending on who’s telling it you may want to find out more. At its essence is a simple dish of chicken, chillies and nuts tossed through a sauce so deeply delicious that it has grown beyond its 19th Century Sichuan roots and the Qing Dynasty official who graces its name.

Like any story there are variations and embellishments, and haggling over whose is truly the best. So if you can’t beat them you should join them and make the Kung Pao story your own. All we suggest is that you start with your favourite ingredients and cook with joy!