Scallion Oil Noodles with Irresistible Aroma
Scallion oil noodles is one of Shanghai's traditional noodle dishes. Though southern China isn't known for noodle eating, this bowl of scallion oil noodles is a flavor Shanghainese find hardest to give up. Don't underestimate this plain, topping-free bowl — one bite is absolutely amazing. The reddish noodles are studded with large pieces of crispy fried scallion leaves, and the collision of fragrant scallions with hot oil sends aroma everywhere! When such a bowl sits before you, no one can hide their craving. Just imagining the taste is enough to make your mouth water.
Ingredients
dried noodles
1 handful
dark soy sauce
1 spoonful
scallions
5 g
Instructions
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Step 1
Remove the white parts of the scallions, keeping only the green parts, and cut the scallions into segments.
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Step 2
In a bowl, combine 20 g light soy sauce, 10 g dark soy sauce, 8 g sugar, and 5 g salt. Mix well and set aside.
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Step 3
Heat oil in a wok and fry the scallion segments over low heat.
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Step 4
When the scallions turn dark golden, turn off the heat.
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Step 5
Add the prepared seasoning mixture to the scallion oil and stir to combine evenly.
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Step 6
Bring a generous amount of water to a boil in a pot and add a small handful of dried noodles.
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Step 7
Once the water returns to a boil, cook the noodles until about 80% done, then remove and rinse with cold water.
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Step 8
Drizzle the scallion oil over the noodles and toss until evenly coated.
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Step 9
Arrange the fried golden scallion leaves on top, and the fragrant, flavorful scallion oil noodles are ready to serve.
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Step 10
This is almost a foolproof recipe, yet every cook will produce a slightly different flavor.
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Step 11
Not only is this recipe a favorite for lazy cooks, it is also incredibly delicious!
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Step 12
Just imagining the taste of this bowl of noodles is enough to make your mouth water.
