Javanese Peanut Pasta
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper flakes
4 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 lb of cooked egg fettuccine pasta
Garnish:
1/2-1 cup toasted peanuts chopped scallions
1 medium cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
1 sweet red pepper, thin strips
1/4 cup shredded coconut
Directions:
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.
