Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面)

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Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面)

A classic dish from Shanghai, scallion oil noodles are among the simplest dishes to make. Though you’ll be surprised by how delicious they are!

471 kcal /serving 13 min Serves 4 Easy Asian Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6 stalk scallions (aka spring onion, green onion)
  • 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 12 oz dried noodles (see note 1)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Prepare the scallions.
  2. Wash scallions, then pat dry with paper towels thoroughly.
  3. Trim off the ends.
  4. Cut them into long sections, then halve each piece lengthways.
  5. Infuse the oil.
  6. Pour oil into a wok/skillet, and add the scallions.
  7. Leave to fry over medium-low heat.
  8. Once the white part of scallions becomes golden brown, take them out with chopsticks leaving the oil in the wok.
  9. Make the sauce.
  10. Turn off the heat and allow the oil to cool for about a minute.
  11. Then, carefully pour in the mixture of light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar.
  12. Mix and let the remaining heat of the oil dissolve the sugar completely (see note 2 & 3).
  13. Cook the noodles.
  14. Bring plenty of water to a full boil.
  15. Add noodles and leave to boil until they’re cooked through.
  16. Assemble the dish.
  17. Transfer the drained noodles to the wok.
  18. Stir and toss to evenly coat each strand with the sauce.
  19. Portion out the noodles into 4 serving bowls, or put them on a large plate for sharing.
  20. Garnish with the fried scallions.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

471 Calories
13.8g Protein 12% DV
65.2g Carbs 22% DV
17.5g Fat 22% DV
3.5g Fiber 9% DV
4.3g Sugars
716mg Sodium 48% DV
71mg Cholesterol 20% DV
Diet Type Balanced
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Lunch
Tags quick, comfort-food, noodles