Scallion Oil Noodles
Ingredients
Scallion Oil
- 1 bunch scallions (~6 stalks)
- Enough cooking oil to cover (~1/4 c)
Scallion Oil Noodles
- 2 tbsp scallion oil
- 2 servings noodles of choice (~4 oz. dry pasta)
- 1 tbsp light (regular) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1-2 tsp sugar
Optional
- Handful green beans (~75g or 1/2 c), ends removed, cut into 2-in pieces
Instructions
Scallion Oil
- Remove scallion ends, cut into 2-inch pieces, separating whites from greens. Roughly slice whites, and optionally slice greens as well.1 bunch scallions (~6 stalks)
- Add scallion whites to a pan with oil, and turn heat to med-low. When softened (~3 min), add the scallion greens.Enough cooking oil to cover (~1/4 c)
- Stir consistently for even cooking, and cook until fragrant and golden (~10 min). Remove from heat and pour into a heat safe container to cool / store. 1
Scallion Oil Noodles
- While making the scallion, bring salted water to a boil and cook noodles to al diente. Drain and briefly rinse with cool water.2 servings noodles of choice (~4 oz. dry pasta)
- Add scallion oil to pan over med-high heat.2 tbsp scallion oil
- If using green beans – add to oil, along with a pinch of salt, and stir fry until they have a wrinkly appearance.Handful green beans (~75g or 1/2 c),
- Add noodles, and rest of sauce ingredients. Mix will to combine and to melt sugar.1 tbsp light (regular) soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1-2 tsp sugar
- Serve topped with crispy scallions from the scallion oil, and enjoy!
Notes
- Storing oil: measurements for scallion oil give enough for 4 servings. Store leftover oil in fridge to preserve oil quality (I like to story oil & scallion pieces separately so the latter keeps its crisp better). Stays good for at least two weeks.