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    Scallion Oil Noodles

    Last Modified: December 12, 2022 - Published by: christieathome

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    Scallion Oil Noodles. Chewy noodles coated in a light soy sauce, infused scallion oil with garlic. Ready in 10 minutes or less!

    Scallion Oil Noodles

    These Chinese noodles are one of the most popular dishes in Chinese cuisine due to its simplicity and delicious taste from the savory sauce and aromatic scallion oil.

    Easy to Make!

    This scallion noodle recipe is so easy to make with just minimal ingredients. If you already have an Asian pantry, you won't need to many extra ingredients aside from the noodles and spring onions.

    Scallion Oil Noodles

    What does it taste like?

    This is one of my all-time favourite noodle recipes ever. The noodles are coated in a delicious green onion oil and are perfectly balanced in sweetness thanks to the honey. The scallions and garlic infuse the oil and give it a wonderful aroma and taste! A delicious meal that will make everyone happy!

    Scallion Oil Noodles

    Great side dish!

    A bowl of scallion oil noodles is the perfect side dish. To make it a complete meal, this dish is so versatile you can pair it with vegetables or your protein of choice.

    What you’ll need

    This recipe for scallion oil noodles requires the following ingredients. ***Please scroll down to the below Recipe card for full measurements***

    • Wheat noodles: I'm using thin fresh wheat noodles made of wheat flour and they are eggless. I find they really absorb the scallion oil sauce well. Many Asian grocery stores use this noodle, and this is what I'm using.
      • You may also use dried wheat noodles, spaghettini, egg noodles or even ramen. If you choose to use other noodles, please boil according to package directions.
    • Avocado oil, or any neutral oil: I like using avocado oil, but you can also use grape seed oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil. I wouldn't suggest using olive oil as it's a flavorful oil.
    • Garlic clove: Garlic will add a delicious and wonderful scent to these scallion noodles.
    • Green onions: Make sure to slice these into 2-inch pieces and then slice them into very thin strips as pictured below. Green onions are the key ingredients to making your spring onion oil noodles.
    • Water: Water will be needed to help create a base for your sauce.

    Soy Sauce Mixture

    • Regular soy sauce: Just your regular all-purpose soy sauce to give these noodles a salty flavor. The label will just say "Soy Sauce". Many Asian grocers or online retailers like Amazon will carry this ingredient.
    • Dark soy sauce: This is thicker and darker in color compared to regular soy sauce. Many Asian grocers or online retailers like Amazon will carry this ingredient.
    • Honey: This ingredient will help balance the saltiness in the soy sauce. Feel free to use any neutral tasting honey you have.
    • Sesame oil: This oil offers a nutty flavor to your noodles. Many Asian grocers or online retailers like Amazon will carry this ingredient.
    • Chicken stock powder: aka Chicken Bouillon Powder Mix. I like using the Knorr brand. This ingredient is optional, but I find it gives this bowl of noodles an added depth of flavor. Many grocers or online retailers like Amazon will carry this ingredient.

    Optional garnish:

    Toasted sesame seeds

    How to Make Scallion Oil Noodles

    1. Slice green onions into 2 inch long pieces. Then slice each segment into very thin strips by dragging the tip of your knife along the onion.
    2. In a small bowl, combine regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and chicken stock powder. Set aside.
    3. In a large pot of water over high heat, bring water to boil. Once boiling, add noodles and cook according to package instructions until Al Dente, about 30 seconds for fresh thin wheat noodles or 3 minutes for dried wheat noodles. Do not overcook them. Drain noodles. Rinse off with cold water.
    4. In a pan over medium heat, add oil, scallions, garlic and fry until softened, about 2 minutes. Allowing the green onions to infuse the oil.
    5. Add in the cooked noodles followed by water and mix.
    6. Pour in Sauce. Mix into noodles until well coated and some of the sauce has evaporated. Remove off heat and enjoy!

    FAQ

    Can I use other types of noodles?

    There are many types of noodles you can use for these Scallion Oil Noodles. I've listed some options below. Just make sure to follow the manufacturer’s directions to cook the noodles of your choice.

    • Fresh noodles (as pictured above)
    • Dried wheat noodles (as pictured below)
    • Spaghettini is also a surprising and fantastic choice as well (see image below)
    • Hand-pulled noodles or fresh alkaline noodles
    • Egg noodles or ramen noodles would also work well

    Note: I wouldn't suggest rice noodles as these clump together easily.

    scallion oil noodles
    Made with spaghettini
    scallion oil noodles
    Made with dried wheat noodles

    How do I chop the scallions thinly?

    First chop them into 2-inch-long pieces or scallion segments.

    Then cut them vertically into very thin strips along with the grain. It's best to cut the white parts of scallions into half. Then you can lay it flat on your cutting surface and then drag the tip of your knife down the onion to create strips.

    The same goes for the dark green parts of scallions, but these are thinner and will be easier to slice. By cutting them into strips, we're increasing the surface area of the onion creating much scallion flavor.

    How long will this dish last?

    Up to 4 days stored in the fridge in an airtight container.

    Do these serve well as cold noodles?

    Yes, depending on the type of noodles you use. If they are very starchy noodles, they may clump together the next day.

    scallion oil noodles

    Can I use white onions or shallots?

    No, I wouldn't recommend it as they offer a different taste to cooked scallions.

    What kind of toppings can I add to these noodles?

    • Boiled or pan-fried egg
    • Ground pork
    • Leafy greens
    • Bean sprouts, either sauteed or fresh

    Can I use another substitute for the soy sauce?

    You can use tamari sauce or coconut aminos.

    Other Noodle recipes you may like!

    If you enjoyed this recipe, you may like these other easy noodle recipes:

    • Sesame Noodles
    • Garlic Chili Oil Noodles
    • Spicy Peanut Noodles
    • Udon Carbonara
    scallion oil noodles
    This recipe also works well with spaghettini noodles as pictured here.

    I hope you give my Chinese Scallion Oil Noodles a try and enjoy it!

    If you enjoyed my recipe, please leave a star rating and share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture of your re-creation and make sure to tag me @ChristieAtHome in your feed or stories as I would love to see it!

    Christie

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    Easy 10-min. Scallion Oil Noodles

    christieathome
    Scallion Oil Noodles. Chewy noodles coated in a light soy sauce, infused scallion oil with garlic. Ready in 10 minutes or less!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 4
    Calories per serving 540 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 400 grams fresh thin wheat noodles (or sub with dried wheat noodles, egg noodles, or spaghettini)
    • 3 tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral tasting oil
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
    • 1 cup green onions
    • 2 tablespoon water

    Sauce:

    • 1.5 tablespoon regular soy sauce (just all-purpose soy sauce. Not light or dark soy sauce)
    • 1.5 tablespoon dark soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoon honey or any sweetener of choice
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

    Instructions
     

    • Slice green onions into 2 inch long segments with roots removed. Then slice each segment into very thin strips by dragging the tip of your knife along the onion (see image in blog post).
    • In a small bowl, combine regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and chicken stock powder. Set aside.
    • In a large pot of water over high heat, bring water to boil. Once boiling, add noodles and cook according to package instructions until Al Dente, about 3 minutes for dried wheat noodles. Do not overcook.
    • Strain noodles. You may rinse them off with cold water to stop the cooking process.
    • In a pan over medium heat, add oil, scallions, garlic and fry until softened, about 2 minutes. Allowing the green onions to infuse the oil.
    • Add in the noodles followed by water and mix.
    • Pour in Sauce. Mix into noodles until well coated and some of the sauce has evaporated. Remove off heat and enjoy!
    Enjoyed my recipe?Please leave a 5 star review (be kind)! Tag me on social media @christieathome as I'd love to see your creations!
    Copyright PolicyPlease do not copy and paste my recipes or use my photos in your own site/blog or social media. If you use my recipe for adaptation, please provide a link back to my recipe and re-write in your own words. Thank you.

    Suggested Equipment & Products

    Large Non-Stick Pan
    Measuring Set
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    Santoku Knife
    Steel Colander
    Nutrition
    Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg
    Course dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Chinese
    Keyword Chinese Scallion Oil Noodles, noodles in scallion oil and soy sauce, noodles mixed with scallion oil and soy sauce, scallion noodle recipe, scallion oil noodles, scallion oil noodles recipe

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    1. Alexandra

      August 21, 2020 at 1:59 am

      5 stars
      I love how simple this is to prepare! I can imagine this would be delicious on its own, or make a fantastic side dish!

      Reply
    2. Never Ending Journeys

      August 21, 2020 at 11:00 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh, yum! These scallion oil noodles look just so savory... I think I could go for a whole bowl of them right now!

      Reply
    3. Tasia ~ two sugar bugs

      August 23, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      I could just dive into this bowl of delicious noodles!! Love how quick it is to prepare. My list of your recipes to try just keeps growing and growing!!

      Reply
    4. Michelle | Sift & Simmer

      August 25, 2020 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      Such a simple and flavourful noodle dish -- always a favourite in our house! I've never tried it with maple syrup -- will have to try it!

      Reply
      • christieathome

        August 27, 2020 at 4:28 pm

        Thanks Michelle! It's so good with the maple syrup! It adds a level of sweetness to this dish to balance out the salty flavours.

        Reply
    5. Sherri

      August 26, 2020 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      I am all about easy dishes especially when noodles are involved lol. I love the idea of the scallion oil; its sounds so flavorful! 🙂

      Reply
      • christieathome

        August 27, 2020 at 4:27 pm

        Thanks so much! It is really so delicious and easy to make Sherri!

        Reply
    6. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      August 31, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Your tasty sweet and salty noodles are seriously tempting me right now. So easy to make and so much flavor, what is not to love!

      Reply
    7. Rebecca Dillon

      August 31, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun twist on spaghetti noodles! I love anything with garlic so I'm trying this for sure!

      Reply
    8. Mabbi

      September 02, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is so yummy. I love eating it with my parents because it's so simple to make

      Reply
    9. Jellybean

      September 03, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely loved this noodle dish! It was so easy to make and the flavours were spot on. Thank you for sharing such a fabulous recipe !

      Reply
    10. Tracey

      September 04, 2020 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      OMG they were so good. Super simple and delicious.

      Reply
    11. May

      September 04, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing! I need to make this again because it was delicious and easy to make.

      Reply
    12. Kim Lange

      September 14, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely would be a dish I would love to try! I love all the ingredients and flavors going on and how easy it is to make.

      Reply

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