"Two kinds of sesame—oil and paste (tahini)—plus the addition of fragrant ginger and salty, sweet, and spicy flavors make for a deliciously complex, nutty sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
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1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
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6 garlic cloves, finely minced
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3-inch knob of ginger, finely minced
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1½ teaspoons kosher salt
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½ teaspoon granulated sugar
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¾ cup neutral oil like grapeseed, canola, or vegetable oil
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1 pound fettuccine
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2 tablespoons neutral oil like grapeseed, canola, or vegetable oil
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1 cup sesame paste (tahini)
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¼ cup soy sauce
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3 tablespoons black vinegar or rice wine vinegar
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3 tablespoons sesame oil
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1½ teaspoons kosher salt
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2 tablespoons chili oil (or more for spicier noodles)
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Scallions, thinly sliced, for serving
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Sesame seeds, toasted, for serving