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Best Easy Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles Recipe

Name: Best Easy Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 200 g
Ingredients: dried thin wheat noodles 8 oz; scallions 8 pieces; neutral oil (such as canola or peanut) 0.5 cup; light soy sauce 2 tbsp; dark soy sauce 1 tbsp; sugar 2 tsp; salt 0.25 tsp

Thin noodles are dressed in a fragrant caramelized scallion oil with soy sauce for a dish of elegant simplicity. This vegetarian Shanghai family classic proves that the best flavors often come from the humblest ingredients.

Cook 30 min Difficulty EASY 385 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

dried thin wheat noodles 8 oz
scallions 8 pieces
neutral oil (such as canola or peanut) 0.5 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

light soy sauce 2 tbsp
dark soy sauce 1 tbsp
sugar 2 tsp
salt 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 62 g 65%

Protein 10 g 10%

Fat 11 g 25%

Serving size 200g

Cooking steps

1

Wash, dry, and trim the scallions. Slice only the green parts into long thin strips, reserving the whites for other use.
2

Heat the neutral oil in a medium skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until shimmering but not smoking.
3

Add all scallion greens and gently fry over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until deeply browned and caramelized at the edges (12–15 minutes for maximal aroma).
4

While the oil infuses, boil the dried wheat noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until just al dente. Drain immediately but do not rinse.
5

Add sugar, salt, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce to the hot scallion oil and let sizzle for 30–40 seconds, stirring constantly, then turn off the heat.
6

Toss noodles and scallion oil sauce together rapidly while hot, ensuring every strand is thoroughly coated. Serve immediately, topping each bowl with extra caramelized scallions.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The defining ingredient is the scallion, which is gently fried to release an intensely aromatic oil. This scallion oil infuses every strand of noodle and creates the dish's unique savory-sweet character, supported by the soy sauce and sugar.

Q. How do you avoid burning the scallions while caramelizing?

Keep the heat at medium-low and stir the scallions frequently as they fry. Patience is important—scallions will caramelize and darken slowly. Rushing or using high heat can cause them to burn and turn bitter instead of sweet and aromatic.

Q. What texture should the cooked noodles have?

The wheat noodles should be boiled just to al dente, then drained but not rinsed. This ensures they remain springy yet tender, absorbing the scallion oil sauce without becoming sticky or mushy.

Q. How many calories and macronutrients are in one serving?

Each 200g serving contains about 385 kcal, with 62g of carbohydrates (65% of calories), 10g of protein (10%), and 11g of fat (25%). The balance provides an energy-dense, vegetarian meal that highlights simple wheat and scallion flavors.

Best Easy Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles Recipe

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