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Kung Pao Style Double Prawns and Jasmine Rice

Kung Pao Style Double Prawns and Jasmine Rice

with Pea Pods, Baby Corn, Spring Onion and Cashew Nuts
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 17, 2026
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Calories
596 kcal
Protein
32.1g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cashew nuts
  • Nuts
  • Crustaceans
  • Soya
  • Walnuts
  • Almonds
  • Brazil nuts
  • Hazelnuts
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Nuts
  • Pecan Nuts
  • Pistachio nuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

150 grams

Jasmine Rice

50 grams

Cashew Nuts

(Contains: Cashew nuts, Nuts May contain traces of: Walnuts, Almonds, Brazil nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Pistachio nuts)

80 grams

Young Pea Pods

60 grams

Baby Corn

300 grams

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Spring Onion

15 grams

Ginger Puree

75 grams

Szechuan Paste

(Contains: Soya)

15 grams

Honey

Not included in your delivery

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Rice

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)2493 kJ
Energy (kcal)596 kcal
Fat13.9 g
of which saturates2.9 g
Carbohydrate85.5 g
of which sugars16.7 g
Dietary Fibre4.6 g
Protein32.1 g
Salt4 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Large Frying Pan
Garlic Press

Instructions

Cook the Rice
1

Pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Stir in the rice and ¼ tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.

Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

Toast the Cashews
2

Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium heat (no oil).

Once hot, add the cashews and dry-fry, stirring regularly, until lightly toasted, 2-3 mins. TIP: Watch them like a hawk as they can burn easily.

Once toasted, remove from the pan and set aside for now.

While the cashews toast, slice the young pea pods in half lengthways. Halve the baby corn lengthways.

Bring on the Prawns
3

Next, drain the prawns.

Return the (now empty) frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.

Once hot, add the prawns. Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry for 4-5 mins.

Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns. They're cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.

Add your Aromatics
4

While the prawns fry, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.

Once the prawns are cooked, add the garlic, young pea pods, baby corn, ginger puree and half the spring onion to the pan. Fry until fragrant, 2 mins.

Kung Pao Sauce Time
5

Stir the Szechuan paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into the pan.

Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.

Once thickened, stir the honey and toasted cashews into the sauce. TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.

Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.

Serve Up
6

Fluff up the rice with a fork, then share between your serving bowls.

Spoon over your Kung Pao style prawns.

Sprinkle over the remaining spring onion to finish.

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