5 from 12 votes
Chinese Scallion Oil recipe
This Chinese Scallion Oil is made by gently simmering scallions in neutral oil until they soften and lightly brown, infusing the oil with their mild, sweet aroma while avoiding bitterness. The finished product is a versatile condiment oil with green onion flavor ideal for drizzling over dishes or using as a cooking ingredient. A blended version creates a smooth sauce variation.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
167 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 12 scallion or about 2 bunches
- 2 cups canola oil I bought my roasted canola oil here, neutral vegetable oil such as sunflower, soybean, or peanut; roasted canola oil is alternative
Instructions
- Trim the scallions and cut into 3 inch pieces.
- Put the oil and the scallions into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once the oil is bubbling, continue cooking over very low heat for about 15 minutes, just until the scallions start to turn golden. Don't cook too far or they will become bitter.
- Let the oil cool completely off the heat, and then strain into a clean jar. You can add a few fresh scallions to the jar, if you like.
- Refrigerate and use within 3 weeks if just the oil. If you added fresh scallions to the jar, use within 1 week.
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blended variation
- After the oil has cooled completely in step 4, you can blend the oil with the scallions. Strain, and bottle as above. Refrigerate and use within 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Tbsp
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.