Cultural Significance
Scallion Oil Noodles (葱油拌面, cōng yóu bàn miàn) is a beloved dish in Chinese cuisine. It is particularly popular in regions like Shanghai and northern China. This dish is not only about flavor but also reflects the Chinese culinary tradition of making the most out of a few humble ingredients. It’s a great example of how Chinese cooking elevates simple, everyday ingredients into something special. In Chinese culture, the use of scallions is symbolic in various ways, often associated with prosperity, health, and good fortune. Recipe Notes I adapted this recipe for scallion noodles from the Vegan Chinese Kitchen Cookbook by Hannah Che. The noodles have become a bit of an obsession for me, so I wanted to bring the dish to life through my lens and share it here. I make a 4 x batch and keep it in my fridge for quick, delicious, sweet & salty noodles. The green onions simply get cooked in neutral oil until caramelized. Then add garlic, sesame seeds, soy sauce & a bit of sugar. Serving Suggestions I either serve a small amount of noodles tossed with the oil as a side with other Chinese vegetable and protein dishes, or if I want to make it a meal, I toss it with a larger amount of noodles along with some sauteed green cabbage and tofu. Mushrooms are also good - and really whatever veg you want. If like me you enjoy a bit of heat by times, garnish your noodles with fresh thinly sliced red chili or a pinch of chili flakes. I haven't quite figured out how many servings of noodles I get out of a big batch of scallion oil, but if I go by the original recipe, it is enough for at least 8 x 100g portions of noodles. I am cooking for just myself at home, I don't weigh my noodles, and I vary the amount I cook based on how hungry I am. So I just got at it.... But again based on the recipe if you are cooking for a lot of people, you should have enough for 800 grams of noodles, and probably will have some oil leftover. Hope that helps!
1. Heat oil over medium heat & add scallion "logs"
2. Cook, while stirring, until they start to caramelize, then add sesame seeds and garlic. Cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.
3. Add soy sauce and sugar. Cook and refrigerate. Toss some of the oil with cooked Chinese wheat noodles. Enjoy!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Author I'm Trisha Archives
January 2025
|