Javanese Peanut Pasta Recipes

JAVANESE PEANUT PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil and add red pepper flakes.
• Cook over low for a minute or two.
• Add the 4 chopped scallions and saute for a minute.
• Remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar, rice vinegar,sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and garlic.
• Return pan to low heat and add peanut butter a bit at a time.
• Stirring constantly add chicken broth until hot.
• Place cooked fettucini in large shallow bowl and pour the hot peanut sauce over and toss.
• Sprinkle with toasted peanuts and scallions.
• Place cucumber slices and red pepper strips around pasta.
• Sprinkle with coconut if desired.

JAVANESE DINNER

Steps:

• Line up the above ingredients, in given order, in serving bowls on a counter or buffet table. Your guests take a plate and begin building their "dinner" using the rice as the base, sprinking on as much or little of each layer, finishing with a cherry on top! We were always encouraged to try every layer, leaving off no more than 2 in case there is something you are allergic to or just do not like. It is amazing how good this is and fun to make.

ASIAN PEANUT PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until tender according to package directions. Drain.
• Meanwhile, combine chicken broth, ginger, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, chili paste, and garlic in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until peanut butter melts and is heated through. Add noodles, and toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and peanuts.

JAVANESE PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute onion in the peanut or vegetable oil just until soft, in a small frying pan; stir in the cardamom.
• Blend peanut butter with brown sugar in a small bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients, then stir in the cooled onion mixture.
• Let stand at room temperature until serving time.