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Scallion Oil Noodles

A simple, aromatic Shanghai-style noodle dish made with fragrant scallion-infused oil, soy sauce, and chewy noodles.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Main Dish, Noodles
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10-12 scallions chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup neutral oil vegetable or canola oil
  • 12 oz wheat noodles fresh or dried
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce optional
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan or wok
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs or chopsticks

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and fry scallions until golden brown and crispy.
  2. Strain scallion oil and mix it with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
  3. Boil noodles until al dente, drain, and toss with scallion oil sauce.
  4. Top with crispy scallions and optional chili oil before serving.

Notes

A quick, deeply aromatic noodle dish that’s perfect for weeknights. Adjust soy sauce and sugar to taste.