Name: Sesame Noodles with Chili Oil and Scallions
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 scallions, whites and greens separated, thinly sliced; ½ 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; ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste); ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar

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Sesame Noodles with Chili Oil and ScallionsChristina Holmes

Spicy Sichuan pepper, which delivers a numbing effect along with nuanced heat, will leave your lips buzzing. Use any leftover chili oil in dressings or marinades.

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