Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles (Cong You Ban Mian)

A classic Shanghai comfort food, these noodles are tossed in a fragrant scallion oil made from both the white and green parts of scallion, shallots, and garlic, then seasoned with soy sauce and a hint of sugar. The result is a bowl of chewy noodles coated in savory, aromatic oil, topped with crispy scallions.

EasyChinese (Shanghai)Serves 2

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Source Video
20m
Prep
25m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
55m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$6.45
Per serving:$3.22

Critical Success Points

  • • Dry scallions thoroughly before frying to avoid oil splatter.
  • • Fry aromatics over low heat to prevent burning.
  • • Do not over-fry green scallion parts; remove as soon as browned.
  • • Do not overcook noodles; they should be chewy.

Safety Warnings

  • • Hot oil can splatter and cause burns—dry scallions thoroughly before frying.
  • • Add soy sauce to hot oil carefully to avoid splatter.
  • • Keep children away from stove during frying.
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