Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients

• Sea salt
• 1 pound flat Asian wheat noodles (such as udon)
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger
• 3 red Fresno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces ground beef
• 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste)
• 1/2 cup finely diced cornichons or sweet gherkins
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon Chinkiang black rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
• Freshly ground white pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chili oil
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
• 3 red Fresno chile peppers, seeded and finely diced
• 2 large scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 small handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped