Description
Scallion Oil Noodles is a simple yet flavorful Chinese-inspired dish featuring aromatic scallion-infused oil tossed with noodles and seasoned with soy sauce and a touch of sugar. It’s quick, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 6 scallions, trimmed and sliced into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (like canola or vegetable oil)
- 8 ounces dried wheat noodles (like lo mein or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and crispy, about 10–15 minutes. Reduce heat if scallions brown too quickly.
- Remove the crispy scallions with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve the scallion-infused oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the hot scallion oil to the soy sauce mixture and stir to combine.
- Add the drained noodles and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve topped with the crispy scallions.
Notes
- Use any neutral oil, but avoid olive oil as its flavor may overpower the scallions.
- Dark soy sauce adds color and depth, but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—add chili oil or vinegar for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
