Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients

• 2 dried shiitake mushroom
• 4 ounces extra firm tofu crumbled, thawed, see vegetarian mapo tofu for guidance
• 1 Sichuan peppercorns rounded teaspoon
• 2 teaspoons regular soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste
• 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Tahini
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons chile oil with chile flakes preferred
• salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 dried chiles such as Arbol, snipped lengthwise, seed shaken out
• 2 tablespoons vegetable Sichuan preserved ya cai, or finely chopped dill pickle
• 1 pound chinese noodles fresh, or 10 ounces, 300 g dried Chinese noodles
• 1 green onion green parts only, cut into thin rings, optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 720 calories
• Carbohydrate : 60 grams
• Fat : 50 grams
• Fiber : 6 grams
• Protein : 15 grams
• SaturatedFat : 6 grams
• Sodium : 710 milligrams