Noodles
Cook Udon noodles.
Rinse VERY well with cold water.
Mix with some canola oil to keep them from sticking.
Paste
6 tsp of pre-chopped garlic [I'm too old to spend my life peeling garlic cloves]
about a 4" piece of ginger, peeled, about 1" diameter
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp warm water
Blend in Cuisinart until the garlic and ginger are just mush. Then add
1/4-1/2 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
4 Tbsp soy sauce (anywhere from 3T to 6T works)
1 t granulated sugar
1 15oz can of Joyva sesame tahini
about 4T creamy peanut butter
optional: hot oil
Blend. Add more PB or hot water to make paste smooth.
Mix the sauce into the noodles.
Serve with condiments:
* hot oil with pepper flakes
* ground szechuan peppercorn
* finely chopped scallions
* cilantro