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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce.
Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel and mince ginger and garlic. Roughly chop peanuts.
In a small bowl, whisk together Szechuan paste, vinegar, cornstarch, half the sesame oil (you’ll use the rest later), 1 TBSP sugar, and ¾ cup water.
4 SERVINGS: Use 2 TBSP sugar and 1½ cups water.