Vegan Creamy Dan Dan Udon

1. Soak both types of dried mushrooms in hot water until rehydrated. Drain and set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, tahini, shoyu, brown rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger paste, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, hot pepper sesame oil, and chili crunch. Whisk until smooth to create the sauce.

3. Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

4. Blend silken tofu, garlic cloves, kosher salt, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth to create the tofu sauce.

5. Mix udon noodles with the prepared sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated.

6. Top the noodles with the mushrooms, thinly sliced scallion greens, and drizzle the tofu sauce on top.

7. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately.