Sichuan Shirataki Sesame Noodle Salad With Cucumber, Sichuan Peppercorn, Chili Oil, and Peanuts (Vegan) Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 1 (8-ounce) package shirataki noodles, drained
• 3 dried Thai chilies or 1 teaspoon chili flakes (more or less to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste or tahini
• 1 tablespoon Chinese Chinkiang or black vinegar (see note)
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin strips
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and pale green parts only)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and thin stems
• 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts crushed lightly under a pan or in a mortar and pestle