Fiery Sichuan Peppercorn Noodles
Fiery Sichuan Peppercorn Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 1 pound dried wheat noodles, such as lo mein or ramen
For the Fiery Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, whole
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 6 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 6 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons Chinkiang black vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste, well stirred (or tahini)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons chili oil, plus more for serving, with sediment
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Toast the whole Sichuan peppercorns in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind until fine. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small saucepan, heat the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a large bowl, combine the light soy sauce, Chinkiang black vinegar, Chinese sesame paste, and granulated sugar. Add the ground Sichuan peppercorns and the chili oil. Pour in the slightly cooled garlic and ginger oil mixture from Step 2, scraping out all the aromatics. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the dried wheat noodles and cook according to package directions, typically 5 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain the noodles well.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Add the drained hot noodles directly to the large bowl with the prepared sauce. Toss vigorously until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Divide the noodles among 4 serving bowls. Garnish each serving with thinly sliced green onions, crushed roasted peanuts (if using), and toasted sesame seeds (if using). Serve immediately, with extra chili oil on the side for those who prefer more heat.
⏱️ 1 min
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Fiery Sichuan Peppercorn Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 1 pound dried wheat noodles, such as lo mein or ramen
For the Fiery Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns, whole
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 6 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 6 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons Chinkiang black vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste, well stirred (or tahini)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons chili oil, plus more for serving, with sediment
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Toast the whole Sichuan peppercorns in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind until fine. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small saucepan, heat the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a large bowl, combine the light soy sauce, Chinkiang black vinegar, Chinese sesame paste, and granulated sugar. Add the ground Sichuan peppercorns and the chili oil. Pour in the slightly cooled garlic and ginger oil mixture from Step 2, scraping out all the aromatics. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the dried wheat noodles and cook according to package directions, typically 5 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain the noodles well.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Add the drained hot noodles directly to the large bowl with the prepared sauce. Toss vigorously until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Divide the noodles among 4 serving bowls. Garnish each serving with thinly sliced green onions, crushed roasted peanuts (if using), and toasted sesame seeds (if using). Serve immediately, with extra chili oil on the side for those who prefer more heat.
⏱️ 1 min