Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients

• 8 ounces thin fresh Chinese wheat noodles
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus 3 tablespoons
• ½ cup sesame seeds
• 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 scallions, white part minced, green part thinly sliced
• ½ cup smooth peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
• 1 to 2 teaspoons Chinese chili paste or hot bean paste (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    652 calories; 39 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 16 grams monounsaturated fat; 13 grams polyunsaturated fat; 59 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 19 grams protein; 47 milligrams cholesterol; 762 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Cook noodles in 4 quarts rapidly boiling water until tender, for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in colander, rinse with cold water, and drain again. In bowl, toss noodles with 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Refrigerate.
2. Lightly toast sesame seeds in dry skillet. In food processor, place 5 tablespoons seeds, plus ginger, garlic, white scallions, peanut butter, 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili paste, pepper and remaining oil. Process until smooth. Sauce should be highly seasoned and pourable. Refrigerate.
3. Divide noodles among 4 bowls, and pour sauce over them. Sprinkle scallion greens and remaining sesame seeds on top.