Salsa Macha Pork Noodles

Name: Salsa Macha Pork Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 3 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed; 3 (5-inch) dried guajillo chiles, stemmed; ¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts; ½ pound ground pork; Kosher salt; 1 (13-ounce) package fresh or frozen ramen noodles; ⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil, plus more as needed; 10 garlic cloves, grated or minced; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds; ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 limes, halved

These noodles are inspired by mazemen, a brothless ramen that is sometimes tossed with a saucy pork mixture. In this case, the sauce is salsa macha (a nutty Mexican chile oil) seasoned with cumin and oregano. Chiles de árbol incorporate heat while guajillos add a sweet fruitiness. The dish is freshened up with cilantro, scallions and a heavy dose of lime juice. You can also top the noodles with a raw egg yolk or a soft-boiled egg. The dish comes together in less than half an hour, making it the perfect upgrade to an instant-ramen weeknight dinner.

3 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed
3 (5-inch) dried guajillo chiles, stemmed
¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts
½ pound ground pork
Kosher salt
1 (13-ounce) package fresh or frozen ramen noodles
⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil, plus more as needed
10 garlic cloves, grated or minced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 limes, halved