Noodles
Cook Udon noodles.
Rinse VERY well with cold water.
Mix with some canola oil to keep them from sticking.
Sauce
In a small mixing bowl, add the sauce ingredients, starting with the sesame paste or peanut butter, sesame oil and black rice vinegar, whisking to mix together. Continue whisking as you add in the remaining ingredients.
:
3 tablespoons sesame paste or peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons black rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons roasted Szechuan peppercorn
3 teaspoons hot chili oil**
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
Mix the sauce into the noodles.
Serve with condiments:
* hot oil with pepper flakes
* ground szechuan peppercorn
* finely chopped scallions
* cilantro