Ginger Scallion Noodles Recipes
Ginger scallion noodles are a simple yet delicious Chinese-style dish made of noodles tossed in an aromatic sauce. Ginger, scallion, garlic, and chili peppers are cooked low and slow in oil to release their aromatic flavors and infused with the oil and used as the base of the sauce. If there’s one recipe you make this week, it needs to be these ginger scallion noodles. The best part about this recipe is that it’s super quick and easy, packed with flavor and only takes under 30 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 4 bundles dried knife cut noodles or your choice of noodles
- chopped cilantro for garnish
- chopped scallions for garnish
- choice of your protein optional
Ginger Scallion Sauce
- 1/4 cup ginger minced
- 2 tbsp garlic minced (about 6 garlic cloves)
- 4 scallions chopped
- 4 Thai chili peppers chopped
- 1/3 cup neutral oil
- 4 tsp dark soy sauce substitute with regular soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp black vinegar
- 2 tsp Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a pot, heat neutral oil over low heat. Add minced ginger and fry for 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn or brown the ginger.
- After 10 minutes, toss in the minced garlic, scallions, and Thai chili peppers. Fry for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a heat-proof bowl. Add dark soy sauce, black vinegar, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles well.
- Transfer the drained noodles to a serving bowl. Top with your choice of protein (if using). Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the ginger scallion sauce over the noodles.
- Garnish with scallions and cilantro, and enjoy!