Easy Scallion Oil Noodles, the classic and simple Shanghai dish made with only a handful of ingredients. Add a fried egg and dare I say it, the perfect noodle dish!
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**Recipe originally published: September 22, 2021, Post updated: January 7, 2023
Scallion Oil Noodles, known as Cong You Ban Mian in Chinese, is a really simple Shanghai dish of noodles tossed in seasoned scallion-infused oil. It’s a heartwarming meal that’s perfect for any time of the day, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner (or even tea time! Guilty as charged).
Aromatic & Flavorful Scallion Oil Noodles Recipe
I love how easy it is to prepare the noodles, but it’s still packed with savory flavor. Simmering the scallions on medium heat over 10 minutes might be a bit of a wait, but trust me, it’s so worth it! The process extracts the aroma from the scallions which completes this mouth-watering noodle recipe.
To make this perfect noodles even better, I personally love topping it with a good old fried egg.
This is the first part for my veganuary series, where I share vegan-friendly recipes.
Ingredients
(For full ingredient measurements, please proceed to the recipe card below.)
- Neutral oil
- Sugar
- Dark soy sauce
- Light soy sauce
- Scallions (green onions)
- Garlic
- Wheat noodles
Instructions
- Cut off the roots and cut scallions into thirds. Cut each thirds thinly or tear it with you hands. Mince garlic and set aside.
- In a pot/pan, add neutral oil and scallions. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the scallion is cooked to your desired doneness, occasionally stirring.
- Turn off heat and add the minced garlic and stir. Remove the scallions from the oil before adding sugar, dark soy sauce and light soy sauce. Stir well.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to instructions. Once cooked, transfer the noodles straight from the pot to the scallion oil mixture. Mix well until well combined. Leave the noodles in the pan for a few minutes to soak up all the sauce.
- Serve with the cooked scallions on top or mixed in the noodles. Enjoy!
Notes for Easy Scallion Oil Noodles
- Adding garlic is optional. Traditionally, garlic is not used but I like a little bit of garlic flavor.
- Doubling the recipe: Instead of doubling the dark soy sauce, just add 2 tbsp of the dark soy sauce. Dark soy sauce is used more for the color.
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How to make easy tasty scallion oil noodles
Easy Tasty Scallion Oil Noodles
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 1.5 tsp sugar
- 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce see notes
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 scallions (green onions)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 serving thin wheat noodles
Instructions
- Cut off the roots and cut scallions into thirds. Cut each thirds thinly or tear it with you hands. Mince garlic and set aside.
- In a pot/pan, add neutral oil and scallions. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the scallion is cooked to your desired doneness, occasionally stirring.
- Turn off heat and add the minced garlic and stir. Remove the scallions from the oil before adding sugar, dark soy sauce and light soy sauce. Stir well.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to instructions. Once cooked, transfer the noodles straight from the pot to the scallion oil mixture. Mix well until well combined. Leave the noodles in the pan for a few minutes to soak up all the sauce.
- Serve with the cooked scallions on top or mixed in the noodles. Enjoy!
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