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Hello and welcome to our series on cooking and eating traditional food from around the world. Today, we're exploring the delicious and diverse cuisine of China. Chinese food is known for its bold flavors, unique cooking techniques, and diverse regional specialties. In this episode, we'll be making a classic Chinese dish: Kung Pao chicken. So let's get started! Segment 1: Ingredients First up, we have the ingredients. To make Kung Pao chicken, you'll need boneless chicken breasts, peanuts, dried chili peppers, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and green onions. Make sure to use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best results. Segment 2: Preparation Next, it's time to prepare our ingredients. Start by cutting your chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinating it in a mixture of soy sauce and cornstarch. Then, chop up your dried chili peppers and green onions, and measure out your peanuts. This dish comes together quickly, so make sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go. Segment 3: Cooking Now it's time to cook our Kung Pao chicken. Start by heating up some oil in a wok or large skillet. Once the oil is hot, add in your chicken and stir-fry until it's cooked through. Then, add in your chili peppers and peanuts, and stir-fry for another minute. Finally, add in your hoisin sauce and green onions, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Your Kung Pao chicken is now ready to serve. Segment 4: Tasting Finally, it's time to taste our Kung Pao chicken. The dish should be spicy, savory, and slightly sweet, with a crispy texture from the peanuts. Serve your Kung Pao chicken over a bed of steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal. Conclusion: And there you have it! A classic and delicious Chinese dish that's perfect for any occasion. Chinese cuisine is rich and diverse, and we hope this episode has inspired you to try out more traditional Chinese recipes. Thanks for watching, and happy cooking!