Scallion Oil Noodles
Silky egg noodles tossed in fragrant scallion oil with soy sauce and sesame. Ready in 15 minutes—a simple vegetarian staple that tastes restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 468
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles or fresh Chinese noodles
- 6 oz scallions, white and green parts separated, sliced thin
- ⅓ cup neutral oil (vegetable or peanut)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add noodles and cook until al dente, ~4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat neutral oil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Add white scallion pieces and fry until fragrant and oil turns golden, ~2 minutes.
- 3
Pour hot scallion oil into a large bowl. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until combined.
- 4
Add warm noodles to the oil mixture. Toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- 5
Divide between bowls. Scatter green scallion pieces on top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- small saucepan
- large mixing bowl
- fork or tongs
- colander
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