The key to perfect scallion oil noodles lies in the scallion oil itself. Its quality determines the dish's flavor. Many enjoy noodles but struggle with the oil, resulting in an inferior taste. Today, we'll share a method for making scallion oil noodles, complete with step-by-step instructions for preparing the scallion oil.50g red onions, 150g vegetable oil.
Onion Oil Topping Ingredients: 500g fresh noodles, 50g dried shrimp, 10ml Shaoxing wine, 50g scallions, 50g red onions, 150ml oil, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt to taste.
Method
Making the Scallion Oil Sauce
1. Trim roots from scallions, wash, and cut into 3cm segments. Peel shallots, wash, and slice thinly.
2. Heat oil in a wok until medium-hot (about 50% heat). Add scallion segments and shallot slices, then reduce to low heat and simmer slowly.
3. Stir occasionally until the scallion and shallot pieces turn golden brown, then turn off the heat;
4. Strain out the scallion and shallot pieces to obtain the scallion oil;
5. Transfer the finished scallion oil to a sealed jar for storage.
Scallion Oil Noodles with Dried Shrimp
1.Rinse dried shrimp thoroughly, soak in warm water with Shaoxing wine until softened. Drain and set aside.
2. Trim roots from scallions, wash, and cut into 3cm sections. Peel shallots, wash, and slice thinly.
3. Heat oil in a wok until moderately hot (about 50% heat). Add scallion sections and shallot slices, reduce heat to low, and simmer slowly.
4. Stir occasionally. When scallions and shallots turn golden brown, turn off heat.
5. Strain out solids to obtain scallion oil.
6. Pour scallion oil into a sealed jar for storage.
4. Stir occasionally until the scallion and shallot pieces turn golden brown, then turn off the heat;
5. Strain out the scallion and shallot pieces to obtain scallion oil;
6. Leave a small amount of scallion oil in the wok, add the dried shrimp, stir-fry until fragrant, then remove;
7.Bring ample water to a boil in the pot. Add a pinch of salt to prevent sticking, then add noodles. Use chopsticks to separate them. Once cooked, immediately drain and rinse under cold water. Drain thoroughly. 8. Place noodles in a bowl. Drizzle with light soy sauce, rice vinegar, and scallion oil. Season with salt. Top with dried shrimp and fried scallion bits. Toss to combine.