Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面)
Make Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面), a Chinese lunch recipe with thin wheat noodles or spaghetti, scallions, neutral oil. It has about 25 min, about 750 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面) is a Chinese lunch recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 2 servings, has about 750 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonShanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面) ingredients
- 200 g thin wheat noodles or spaghetti
- 1 bunch scallions
- 0.5 cup neutral oil
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
How to make Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面)
- Prepare the scallions: Wash and thoroughly dry the entire bunch of scallions. Cut them into approximately 2-inch long pieces, then separate the white parts from the green parts.
- **For the Scallion Oil**: Heat 1/2 cup of neutral oil in a small saucepan or wok over medium-low heat. Add only the white parts of the scallions and fry gently for 5 minutes until they become fragrant.
- Add the green parts of the scallions to the pan. Continue to fry over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until the scallions are deeply browned and crispy, and the oil is intensely fragrant and infused with a rich green onion aroma. Do not let them burn.
- Carefully remove the crispy scallions with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate for garnish. Keep the hot scallion-infused oil in the pan.
- **For the Sauce**: Remove the pan with the scallion oil from the heat. Immediately add 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar to the hot oil. Stir vigorously until the sugar completely dissolves and the sauce is thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- **For the Noodles**: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the 200g of thin wheat noodles or spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 7-9 minutes.
- Drain the noodles thoroughly in a colander.
- **Assembly**: Immediately transfer the hot, drained noodles to a large mixing bowl. Pour the entire prepared scallion oil sauce over the noodles.
- Toss vigorously with tongs until every strand of noodle is evenly coated with the fragrant, savory sauce.
- Divide the noodles into two serving bowls and generously top with the reserved crispy scallions. Serve immediately while hot.
Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面) FAQ
How do I make Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面)?
Make Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面) by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面)?
The main ingredients include thin wheat noodles or spaghetti, scallions, neutral oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面) take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面)?
Recipe Genius estimates about 750 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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