INDONESIAN SPICED NOODLES

Preparation Method :

• Grind together the lime leaves, lemon grass, red chillies, garlic, cloves and coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, to make a paste.
• Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the tamarind, brown sugar, turmeric and ground cinnamon.
• Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to stand for 3 minutes or according to packet instructions. Drain well.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large open pan, add the shallots and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes or until they are soft. Increase the heat, add the ginger and galangal, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the spice paste and stir-fry until fragrant.
• Add the lime juice and noodles and cook for 5 minutes, using two spoons to lift and stir so that the noodles are evenly coated.
• Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the peanuts. Serve immediately.