Ingredients:
8 dried shiitake mushrooms
8 ounces smoked tofu, finely chopped
8 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 scallions, white and green parts chopped
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt, or salt to taste
1 handful dry-roasted peanuts, finely chopped

Sauce:
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon Chinese sesame paste or tahini
1 tablespoon Chinese black rice vinegar, or substitute good quality balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons chili oil (adjust according to your tolerance of spiciness)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper