Scallion Oil Noodles (Cong You Ban Mian)
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 bunch scallions
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Thai chile minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 8 ounces thin noodles
- 2 large fried eggs
- chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Chop 1 bunch of scallions, keeping the whites and green tops separated. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onions and reduce the heat to low. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add minced ginger, minced garlic, Thai chile, and the green tops of the scallions and simmer for another 3-4 minutes or until aromatic. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and white pepper, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain noodles.
- Add cooked noodles to the sauce, tossing to combine. Remove the noodles from heat and portion them into bowls. Top with fried eggs and chili flakes. Serve immediately.
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Notes
The scallion oil sauce can be prepared up to 5 days in advance.
