Shanghai Soy Scallion Noodles
I had the original noodles last time I was in Shanghai, so I decided to try to make it at home.
Recipe adapted from https://thewoksoflife.com/soy-scallion-noodles-cong-ban-mian/
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Serving: 6
Ingredients:
1/3 cup oil
8 ounces scallions (225g, julienned)
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
1 pound Chinese white noodles (450g, cooked until al dente)
if you want to add the pork component, you'll also need 1 cup ground pork, 3 more tablespoons oil, and an extra 1/2 cup of chopped scallion
Instructions:
Heat oil in your wok over medium heat, add the scallions, and let them fry slowly. Once they start to turn golden brown, remove the scallions from the oil and set aside.
To the oil, add both kinds of soy sauce and the sugar. Use low heat and cook the mixture for about two minutes, until it starts to bubble up.
If you want to add pork to your noodles, simply brown the ground pork over high heat with about 3 tablespoons oil. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped scallions, and season with a bit of salt.
This recipe serves six. Portion out the noodles into bowls, and start with a tablespoon of sauce (it really doesn't take much!). You can keep adding a bit more until the saltiness is to your liking. If using the pork, add a spoonful of your crispy pork and scallion mixture to the top, along with a small handful of the reserved fried scallions. Toss it all together and dig in.