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Shanghai Style Scallion Oil Noodles

A simple and flavorful noodle dish using scallion oil, a staple in Shanghai cuisine.

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Chinese
easy
20 min
2
vegetarian
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
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J. Kenji López-Alt
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Ingredients
  • •2 bunches ScallionsGreens cut into large pieces, whites cut finer
  • •2 ShallotsRoughly chopped lengthwise into slivers
  • •2 cups Rice bran oilOr any neutral oil like peanut, canola, or vegetable oil
  • •Fresh wheat noodlesCan substitute with spaghetti or dried wheat noodles
  • •1 tsp Sugar
  • •2 tbsp Light soy sauceCan use shoyu
  • •1 tsp Dark soy sauce(optional)Mainly for color
Instructions
  1. 1

    Cut scallion greens into large pieces and whites into finer pieces.

    2 min

  2. 2

    Roughly chop shallots lengthwise into slivers.

    2 min

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan and add scallions and shallots. Cook until starting to brown, about 8 minutes.

    8 min

  4. 4

    Cook fresh wheat noodles in boiling water for about a minute.

    1 min

  5. 5

    Drain noodles and toss with scallion oil, sugar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.

    3 min

Equipment Needed
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