This Week's Meals: (2/3): Spaghetti "Carbonara"
This isn't your regular Spaghetti Carbonara as it has nori (seaweed), scalliions and sesam seeds. Given that this is from a Street Fighter recipe book, specifically a Ken specialty, I'm guessing this is supposed to be a fusion of Italian and Asian cuisine as he's an American who trains in Japan.
Gave myself a slight steam-burn making this so be careful.
# Spaghetti Carbonara
Street Fighter: The Official Street Food Cookbook
11.0 servings
1.5 tsp salt
1.0 whole egg white
4.0 whole egg yolks
2.0 tbsp white miso
0.75 cup Parmesan cheese
0.3333333333333333 cup Romano cheese
2.0 tsp black pepper
1.0 pound spaghetti
2.0 tbsp ghee
8.0 ounces bacon (cut into large pieces)
4.0 cloves garlic
1.0 sheet nori (sliced into strips)
2.0 tsp sesame seeds
1.0 tsp black sesame seeds
1.0 whole scallion (chopped)
4.0 whole eggs (poached)
2.0 cups pasta water (measurement)
1 - Heat water, enough to cover the pasta, in a large pot over high heat.
2 - When it comes to a boil, add the salt.
3 - In a medium bow! combine the egg yolks, whole egg, miso, half of the Parmesan, half of the Romano cheese, and black pepper.
4 - Whisk together until well combined.
5 - Cook the pasta until just al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve at least the measured amount of pasta water.
6 - Heat a deep pot over medium heat. Add the ghee and melt.
7 - Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 6 to 10 minutes.
8 - Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
9 - Add half of the pasta water and bring to a boil. Stir until the water begins to reduce.
10 - Add the pasta and stir together rigorously.
11 - Remove the pot from the heat and continue to stir.
12 - Carefully pour the egg mixture in and keep stirring. It is important to keep stirring to not let the eggs scramble. Stir until the sauce appears glossy.
13 - Stir in the remaining cheese. If the sauce Is too thick, add additional pasta water to the pasta to help thin out the sauce. Make sure to add water in small portions so as not to make the sauce too runny.
14 - Taste and season with additional pepper or cheese if needed.
15 - Mix the nori, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, and scallions in a bowl.
16 - When serving a portion, place some pasta on a plate and top with a poached egg. Sprinkle with the nori mixture.
