Description
The beloved soupless noodle of Shanghai. Scallions are fried into pitch-black charred twigs to infuse oil. This oil and dark soy are tossed with thin noodles. Minimalist perfection.
Restaurants serving Cong You Ban Mian (Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Thin noodles
- Scallion
- Veg oil
- Soy sauce
- Dark soy
- Sugar
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Fry scallions on low for 15-
- mins until pitch-black to create scallion oil.
- Add soy, dark soy, and sugar; simmer to fuse.
- Boil thin noodles and drain.
- Pour the hot sauce over the noodles and top with charred scallions.
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Key spices
Can be perfectly made with JP thin noodles and scallions、醤油と砂糖で自作可能
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Low
Pairing
Wonton Soup / Fried Egg
Trivia
Vigorously toss with chopsticks until the oil coats every noodle. The charred scallions are crispy and serve as the perfect condiment.
Eating tips & etiquette
China, Shanghai City
Allergen
Wheat, Soybeans