Spicy Sichuan Konjac Noodles
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon Sichuan pepper powder
- 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil
- 1/4 pound ground pork
- 2 scallions, sliced, white and greens divided
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 12 ounces konjac (or shirataki) noodles
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
Gather the
ingredients.
Whisk together
the sesame paste, soy sauce, half of the garlic, sherry, honey, and Sichuan
pepper powder in a medium bowl until it is completely incorporated; set aside.
Heat the
grapeseed oil in a large saute pan. Add the ground pork, remaining garlic,
scallion whites, and ginger to the pan. Cook, undisturbed, until the bottom of
the pork is browned, then break up the pork and continue to cook, stirring
until the pork is cooked through and no longer pink..
Transfer the
pork to a plate, leaving any fat behind. Add half of the Sichuan sauce to the
pan along with 1/4 cup water. Add the konjac noodles and cook, stirring
frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the noodles are cooked through.
Transfer the
noodles to the bowl with remaining sauce and stir to coat. Top with as much of
the pork as desired, then garnish with the chopped peanuts, chili oil, and
remaining scallions. Stir as you eat to incorporate the pork and extra sauce.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL