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- noun a kind of
Sichuan dish ofchicken /pork /etc andpeanuts ,chiles etc
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Named after Ding Baozhen, a late Qing Dynasty official born in Guizhou. His title was 宮保 (Gōng Bǎo, "palatial guardian").
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treeseed commented on the word kung pao
Kung Pao chicken (also spelled Kung Po chicken) is a classic dish in Sichuan cuisine, originating in the Sichuan Province of central-western China. The dish is named after Ding Baozhen (1820–1886), a late Qing Dynasty official. Born in Guizhou, Ding served as head of Shandong province and later as governor of Sichuan province. His title was G�?ng Bǎo (宮�?), or palatial guardian. The name "Kung Pao" chicken is derived from this title.
The dish exists in both traditional Sichuan and Westernized versions; the latter is more popular in the United States and Canada.
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March 12, 2008
seanahan commented on the word kung pao
Truly this is the greatest of all Chinese food.
March 12, 2008