Rice & noodles

Scallion Oil Dry Noodles

Fried scallion oil and soy tossed with noodles—a classic Taiwanese ten-minute rental-kitchen meal.

Total 13 min Stockpot Easy 1 servings
StockpotSaucepan 10-minute mealsCooking for one
Scallion Oil Dry Noodles

Low heat until scallions turn golden—high heat burns them bitter.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min

  1. Separate scallion whites and greens; mix soy sauce and sugar.
  2. Saucepan with 2 Tbsp oil; low heat fry whites until pale gold; add greens until golden; set scallion oil aside.
  3. Boil noodles until springy; drain, keep 2 Tbsp cooking water.
  4. Toss noodles with sauce, 1 Tbsp scallion oil, and cooking water.
  5. Plate; drizzle remaining scallion oil; add blanched greens or braised egg if you like.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Thin spaghetti or fresh wheat noodles substitute for oil noodles.

Best fresh; next day add hot water when reheating.

FAQ

Skip sugar?

Optional—a little balances soy saltiness like street noodles.