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Sesame Noodles with Chili Oil and Scallions

Name: Sesame Noodles with Chili Oil and Scallions
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 4 scallions, whites and greens separated, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons Sichuan pepper, coarsely chopped; 12 ounces thin ramen noodles or spaghettini; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste); 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; ingredient info: Sichuan pepper is available at Asian markets and some specialty foods stores. If you can't find it, add an extra teaspoon each of red pepper and tahini.

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Cook scallion whites, vegetable oil, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until oil is sizzling and scallions are golden brown, 12-15 minutes; let chili oil cool in saucepan.
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Meanwhile, cook noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
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Whisk tahini, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and 2-3 tablespoons chili oil (depending on desired heat) in a large bowl; season with salt. Add noodles and toss to coat. Top with scallion greens and drizzle with more chili oil.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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