Hot and Sour Fresh Noodles with Zucchini

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2 tablespoons peanut oil

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated

1 medium green chile, seeded and finely chopped

1 medium red chile, seeded and finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon whole Sichuan peppercorns, plus more, cracked and toasted, for garnish, optional

2 whole dried red chiles, such as Arbol

1/2 cup light soy sauce

1/2 cup black rice vinegar

1/4 cup chili oil, plus more for garnish

3 zucchini, about 6-inches long, sliced lengthwise into thin strips with a vegetable peeler

1 pound fresh wheat-flour noodles, cooked according to package instructions and rinsed

1 small handful chopped fresh cilantro

Toasted sesame oil, for garnish, optional