Chinese Scallion Noodles, also known as Cong You Ban Mian （葱油拌面）, features springy noodles coated in a savory sauce infused with the aromatic essence of scallions. The simplicity of this dish allows the flavors to shine, creating a delightful harmony of taste and texture.
| 4 persons | 15 mins | 350 cal |
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (340g) fresh noodles (or dried noodles of your choice)
- 5-6 stalks scallions, sliced into 3-4cm long
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soya sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon light soya sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons water
- Optional: chili oil or chili flakes for added spice
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
Drain and set aside. - In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the white part of scallions to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minutes until fragrant.
- Add in the green part of scallions to skillet. Sauté for another 3 minutes until fragrant and crispy.
Set the scallions aside to cool. Keep the flavoured oil. - In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, both soy sauces, sugar and water.
Heat the sauce in a small saucepan for 1-2 mins till sugar dissolve. - In a serving bowl, add in cooked noodles, scallions, drizzle with scallion flavoured oil and sauce.
Toss well before enjoying. - If desired, drizzle with chili oil or sprinkle with chili flakes for added spice.
With it's quick preparation time and simple ingredients, scallion noodles is a perfect choice for a delicious weeknight meal or a delightful lunch.
Leftover sauce and flavoured oil can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
Published on 01 Jul 2023
