Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles: A Fiery, Flavor-Packed Bowl of Comfort

Ingredients

• 300g fresh wheat noodles (or substitute with dried noodles of your choice)
• 200g ground pork
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 tablespoon doubanjiang (Sichuan chili bean paste)
• 3 tablespoons tahini (or Chinese sesame paste)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Chinkiang black vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon Sichuan pepper oil (optional)
• 2-3 tablespoons hot chicken broth or water (to thin the sauce)
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
• Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
• Extra chili oil (optional)