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Scallion oil noodles (cong you ban mian)

Shanghai classic: noodles tossed in deeply fried scallion oil with soy and sugar.

Time
30min
Steps
5
Scallion oil noodles (cong you ban mian), photographed from above

Ingredients

2 servings

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Contains wheat and soy.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Fry scallions in oil over medium-low heat, stirring, until dark brown and crisp, 12–15 minutes; remove.

    2. 2

      Add both soys and sugar to the oil and simmer 1 minute until it bubbles.

    3. 3

      Boil noodles and drain.

    4. 4

      Toss noodles with 2–3 tbsp of the scallion soy oil.

    5. 5

      Top with the crispy scallions.

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