Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine and cornstarch. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, black vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, Sichuan peppercorns and chili flakes. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil to medium-high heat to high heat in a large pan or wok. Add the shrimp and stir fry 3-4 minutes, or until just cooked through. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.

Step 4

Return wok to high heat. Add the dried chilies and fresh chili peppers. Cook, stirring often, for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the scallions and garlic. Stir fry for 1 minute.

Step 6

Add the kung pao sauce and peanuts, and stir. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add reserved shrimp and stir fry to warm the shrimp, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Garnish and serve. Best served with cooked rice or noodles.