Sichuan street noodles with spicy peanut sauce

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonMinced garlic
¾cupSesame-seed paste; (tahini)
1cupSteeped black Chinese tea
5tablespoonsDark soy sauce
5teaspoonsChili oil
3tablespoonsSesame oil
2tablespoonsSugar
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1poundsChinese egg noodles; thin 1/
½cupChopped scallions
½cupShredded cucumber

Directions

Mix together garlic, tahini, tea, soy sauce, chili oil, 2 Tbs. sesame oil, sugar and vinegar. Process until smooth. Prepare the noodles and cool under running water. Mix in 1 Tbs. sesame oil. Add the sauce and the scallions to the noodles, tossing until well combined. Add the shredded cucumber and toss again. Serve at room temperature. Yield: 8 servings FROM: JOAN BOYLE (JBSX11A)

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