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But if I'm in the mood to really luxuriate in the texture and flavor of the noodle, then I eat them in dry form, swimming in a sauce of chili oil, black rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sometimes tahini.
Slick shirataki noodles are perfect for cold noodle salads where their slippery texture helps keep each strand separate while simultaneously picking up plenty of flavor from a sauce of Sichuan peppercorn and chile-infused oil, black vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, and peanuts.
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