They are very similar, and of course recipes vary. But, Hunan has more ginger and Kung Pao has more garlic. Also, I think Kung Pao has more chiles, because it has always seemed hotter to me, than Hunan. But they are both a soy, sesame, vinegar and sugar base-so they really are similar. Also, sauces aside, Kung Pao generally has vegetables in it, whereas Hunan typically does not.
Ta Kung Pao was created in 1949.
Kung Pao
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Simply Ming - 2003 Kung Pao Sauce was released on: USA: 6 March 2010
Semi solid.
General Tso Chicken is generally more popular among diners compared to Kung Pao Chicken.
Kung Bo shrimp is shrimp that is cooked along with different types of peppers, and served in a spicy Kung Bo sauce. It usually has peanuts tossed over the top as well.
Storage Wars - 2010 Like a Kung Pao Cowboy 4-6 was released on: USA: 2013
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Kung Pow pronounce Kung like it is seen. and pronounce Poa like pow :D
Chasing the Yum - 2008 Spicy Green Beans and Kung Pao Shrimp was released on: USA: 20 January 2009