asian essentials: noodles & pasta sauce

How To Make asian essentials: noodles & pasta sauce

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Peanut Butter I am using a smooth variety, but you could use chunky, for a different mouth feel. Garlic Raw garlic packs a punch, I would recommend using 1 clove and see if you like it. You can always add another clove, but you cannot take it away, if it is too intense. In addition, the garlic will increase in intensity as the sauce ages. Tamari Sauce, or Liquid Aminos You could use a lite soy sauce, but I prefer the flavor notes of tamari, or liquid aminos. Plus, those items are gluten free. Bringing the Heat The heat comes from the white pepper and sriracha, so you might want to experiment with a bit at a time, until you achieve the desired results. The white pepper brings a sweet heat; while the sriracha, adds Asian heat. The Sugar The white sugar is very important to this recipe, and help to blend the flavors and eliminate any bitter taste. In a recipe like this, I usually add about 1 teaspoon. Do not leave the sugar out.
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  Step 3
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 4
  Whisk the sesame paste, peanut butter and water in a bowl until combined.
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  Step 5
  Then mix in the remainder of the ingredients, and whisk until smooth.
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  Step 6
  The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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  Step 7
  Store in the fridge, in a non-reactive container, until ready to use.
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  Step 8
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 9
  I like to use a bit and toss it into Asian noodles, or pasta. Top with some ground chicken or beef. Or you can just eat the noodles and sauce by themselves. Enjoy.
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  Step 10
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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  Step 11
  Namaste’
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