Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon chili oil
• 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 8 ounces ramen noodles
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 3 scallions, finely chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili oil, and black vinegar into the bowl of a mini-food processor. Process until the mixture is well combined and forms a paste, 1 to 2 minutes. With the processor running, gradually add the chicken broth and process until the sauce is creamy and well combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, cover, and set aside.

2. 2

   Place 4 quarts water into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander. Add the noodles to the bowl with the sauce and toss to combine. Serve topped with the peanuts and scallions.