Best Spicy Sichuan Peanut Sauce Recipes

Spicy Sichuan Peanut Sauce image

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian chili paste* or 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes or to taste
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce*, or to taste
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup water
*available at Asian markets, some specialty foods shops, and supermarkets

Steps:

In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients with salt to taste until smooth. Transfer sauce to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Peanut sauce keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.
To use peanut sauce:
Boil 1 pound Asian noodles or spaghetti until al dents and drain in a colander. Rinse noodles under cold water until cool and drain. Toss noodles with about 3/4 cup sauce and finely chopped scallion to taste. Serves 4 to 6.

DANDAN NOODLES HONG KONG STYLE (NOODLES IN SPICY SICHUAN PEANUT SAUCE) image

Yield 4 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pkts. instant noodles
4 ozs. beef, finely chopped
1/3 cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped
1/3 cup green onions, finely chopped
Marinade
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2tsp. cornstarch
Pinch ground white pepper
DanDan noodle sauce A (mix well to make 4 servings)
8 tbsp. dark soy sauce
2 1/2 tbsp. Zhenjiang vinegar (available at Chinese grocery stores)
4 tbsp. cold water, previously boiled
2 tbsp. sugar
DanDan noodle sauce B (1 serving)
Pinch ground Sichuan pepper
1/2 tbsp. sesame oil
1/2 tbsp. sesame paste (mixed with the sesame oil)
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
Chili oil to taste

Steps:

1. Place 4 tbsp. of DanDan noodle sauce (A) in bowl. Then add DanDan noodle sauce (B). 2. Cook noodles in pot of boiling water until done. Drain and rinse. Mix with a little sesame oil to prevent noodles sticking together. 3. Mix beef with marinade and allow to stand for ten minutes. Then sauté in a little hot oil in a wok or frying pan. 4. Divide noodles into bowls with sauce A & B and toss well. Add a portion of beef to each bowl, sprinkle peanuts and green onion on top and serve.