6 indonesian spicy peanut Recipes

chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 lb (note : i often remove the skins), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, vegetable oil , preferably peanut oil (note: regardless of the oil you use, i sub half sesame oil here for extra flavor - it s great), soy sauce, honey, garlic cloves, minced (note : i often use up to 4 cloves here because i love garlic), fresh ginger, peeled and minced, toasted coriander (spread them over the bottom of a small skillet over medium-high heat and toss or stir them until dark brown and fragrant, 3-5 minutes. transfer to plate to cool, then grind in a small grinder or mortar and pestle. if you use pre-ground coriander, heat it a bit in a pan first and cool....it makes the taste better.), curry powder, cayenne pepper, my adaptations to the marinade and optional, chopped scallions, cilantro, hoisin sauce, unsalted butter (if you re browning the chicken on the stovetop before going into the oven), peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your preference), hoisin sauce, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, crushed red pepper flakes

eggplants , cut into 1/2-inch slices, garlic clove, minced, shallot, minced, red chili pepper, chopped, sesame oil, roasted peanuts, ground, soy sauce, sugar, fresh lemon juice (or to taste), vegetable oil (for brushing the eggplant)

bean sprouts, cabbage, washed and shredded, bean curd , cut into 1 inch pieces, peanut oil or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced, green beans, blanched, carrots, washed, sliced and blanched, cucumbers, washed and sliced (with the peel on ), flaked coconut (fresh or desiccated), water, onion, peeled, washed and finely chopped, garlic clove, peeled, washed and finely chopped, peanut oil, peanut butter, water, sugar, salt, red chili powder, ground ginger

vegetable oil, salt, firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, potatoes, boiled and cut into bite-sized wedges, fresh spinach, cleaned,steamed,and chopped, head green cabbage, shredded and lightly steamed, mung bean sprouts , washed thoroughly, garlic, roasted peanuts, soy sauce or 5 tsp tamari, lime juice or 3 tbsp lemon juice, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, water