Scallion Oil Noodles
This quick dish takes less than 10 minutes and is packed with flavor.
By Keith McBrayerPhotography by Damm Cabrera
This recipe breakdown originally appeared in The Mouthful, our weekly food newsletter for the curious home cook.
This super simple dish packs an amazing amount of flavor. Because it takes less than 10 minutes to make, it’s the perfect back-pocket recipe to have for a quick lunch.
Keith McBrayer
CREATOR
Ingredients
Noodle components
- chinese wheat noodles200 g2 parts
- neutral oil50 g1/2 part
- scallions50 g1/2 part
Sauce components
- light soy sauce15 ga spoonful
- dark soy sauce15 ga spoonful
- sugar10 g
Method
Step 1: Cook the noodles
Cook the noodles and drain them. Have all your ingredients ready to go.
Heat a wok or large pan over high heat.
Step 2: Fry the scallions
Set a pan or wok over medium heat.
Add the oil and scallions. the scallions until they are beginning to turn brown, stirring frequently.
Step 3: Add the noodles
Add the drained noodles and toss to combine.
Add both soy sauces around the edges of the wok so that they sizzle and some, then add in sugar. Toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
Step 4: Taste & enjoy
Taste for seasoning and add more light soy sauce or sugar, to taste. Serve immediately.
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