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Scallion Oil Noodles

Silky egg noodles tossed in fragrant scallion oil with soy sauce and sesame. Ready in 15 minutes—a simple vegetarian staple that tastes restaurant-quality.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
468
Protein
9g
Scallion Oil Noodles
simplecasualchinesevegetarianvegetariansilkytenderMain course

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil salted water in a large pot. Add noodles and cook until al dente, ~4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat neutral oil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Add white scallion pieces and fry until fragrant and oil turns golden, ~2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Pour hot scallion oil into a large bowl. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until combined.

  4. Step 4

    Add warm noodles to the oil mixture. Toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Divide between bowls. Scatter green scallion pieces on top and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • small saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • fork or tongs
  • colander

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