Sausages for the Qurator's [Hive Top Chef](https://peakd.com/qurator/@qurator/qurators-hive-top-chef-or-sausages-s9xk3m) contest.


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![Udon, sausages, bean sprouts and spicy sauce](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/treefrognada/AK6XjiWppRRZGHZgdDza7mdFXDACya5gDg8df7vZmRRDY39vzV3xqS2sFCEEzUA.jpg)
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<u>Ingredients, per person</u>
4-5 tiny sausages
1 package of instant noodles, minus seasoning
a handful of mung bean sprouts
a few garlic cloves
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp douchi (fermented black soybeans)
1 tbsp chili flakes
oil for frying

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<center><img src=https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/treefrognada/48Wgt2y3TEqCZdNz22HaANMBMd34YUFpNSRJHdTEtxoutpDisBgEHY2eq3XVsSaedH.jpg></center> Using a sharp knife, cut each sausage halfway through lengthwise, then across. Fry the sausages on low heat until nicely browned, turning them every now and then.

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<center><img src=https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/treefrognada/48Je2oaeCRd6NiBtUAUnEhdd5DcYaHme1rK1Wh5a3SqNGZyNLZYJM7z2MTjJ8jHSqL.jpg></center> Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package, but in as little water as possible. When ready, place the noodles in a bowl, saving the starchy water for the sauce.

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<center><img src=https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/treefrognada/23u652BbCbCeeeQXEw9nFM6VtLiP3pgEvDK3hqbpTjTZVeEvUsD8o9qCVNNWh8rveftNc.jpg></center> Rinse the black beans, put them in a mortar along with the garlic and ketchup and grind into a paste. (I like my sauce chunky, if you want it smooth a blender might be a better option.) Stir in the chili flakes. Add the hot noodle water to the sauce, one spoon at a time, until it reaches desired consistency.

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Top the noodles with sausages, sauce and bean sprouts. Enjoy!

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Images taken with my iPhone 6s, edited with Preview for Mac or Canva.