Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine (or use dry sherry)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar (or use balsamic vinegar)
• 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon corn starch ((mixed with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry) - optional, for a thicker sauce)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or use sesame oil)
• 10 dried Chinese peppers, whole (or use chili de arbol - see recipe notes)
• 1 fresh red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1-2 jalapeno peppers (chopped (optional, for a spicier version))
• 2 tablespoons doubanjiang
• 4 scallions (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• Extra roasted peanuts, chopped scallions, spicy chili flakes