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Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodle (葱油拌面)
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Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodle (葱油拌面)

Scallion oil noodles is a simple and hearty dish with tender noodles mixed with super fragrant scallion oil, soy sauce and fried crispy green onions. It is a wonderful side dish that uses only 6 ingredients, and it’s satisfying enough to serve as a light meal by itself. {Vegan}

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 scallions (*Footnote 1)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce light
  • 2 cloves garlic , coarsely chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 lb (450 g) wheat noodles or 12 oz (340 g) dried thin wheat noodles (*footnote 2, fresh thin

Instructions

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  1. Cut the scallions into 2” (5 cm) long pieces, then julienne into thin strips. If using very thin scallions, you can also quarter them lengthwise if it’s easier. Dry the green onions thoroughly before cooking to prevent oil splatter.
  2. Add oil to a frying pan and heat over medium heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the scallions and spread them out as much as you can. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the green onions turn golden brown. Turn to medium-low heat if the scallions brown too quickly and start to burn. Some scallion pieces might brown faster than others. Transfer the browned green onions with a pair of tongs or chopsticks and place in a bowl, until all the scallion pieces are cooked. Save the cooked scallions for later.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the oil. Cook and stir until turning lightly golden.
  4. Pour in the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and sugar. Simmer and stir for 1 minute or so. Turn off the heat and set the sauce aside.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to instructions. Once cooked, drain noodles and transfer to serving plates.
  6. Portion the noodles into serving bowls, add a few spoonfuls of the noodle sauce into each bowl and garnish with fried green onions. Serve the noodle with the rest of the sauce on the side. Mix the noodles with sauce before eating. Add more sauce if needed.

Notes

  • Depending on the size of the scallions, you might need more or less. If your scallions are super thin, use 8. For bigger scallions with thicker stems, use 6.
  • Any type of thin wheat noodles work in this recipe, such as Chinese wheat noodles (挂面, Gua Mian), dried Udon noodles, spaghetti, and fresh noodles.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 28.8g (10%) Protein 6.2g (12%) Fat 10.1g (16%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Sodium 507mg (21%) Potassium 139mg (3%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 2.6g (5%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 to 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 28.8g 10%
Protein 6.2g 12%
Fat 10.1g 16%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Sodium 507mg 21%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugar 2.6g 5%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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