A bowl of noodles is always an amazing meal. This Asian-inspired pasta is packed with flavors and makes these noodles extra special. Not only is it a treat for your taste buds, but it also comes with the added bonus of being budget-friendly.
This recipe uses a simple spring onion and thin pasta combo to make a dish. The spring onions are fried until they are crisp and just barely tender. The oil is infused with the subtle sweetness of their fresh taste. And the soy sauce with sugar just intensifies the flavour.
These spring onion noodles are made with only the cheapest ingredients, but they will fill you up and taste delicious.
Ingredients For Fried Spring Onion Noodles
- Soy Sauce: Dark soy sauce is mainly for the coloring, which is less salty than normal soy sauce. If you don’t have it, you can substitute it with normal soy sauce for only half of the amount. The quality of the soy sauce is important for this recipe. I recommend Leekumkee soy sacue.
- Oil: Olive oil is a healthy alternative to traditional peanut oil for most Chinese recipes. Other oils are also acceptable such as Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil or any other vegetable oil.
- Noodles: The original Chinese recipe uses Chinese Yang-Chun noodles, but I found the texture of Angel hair pasta is equally good and they are easier to obtain.
- Sugar: I personally don’t like the dish that is too sweet. Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.
Recipe Notes
- The sauce can store in the fridge for over a week and the noodles can be made quickly by just boiling them. The perfect quick meal for your busy days.
- The white part of spring onions takes longer to cook through than the green part. I cook them separately to avoid overcooking.
FAQs:
Q: What can I add to noodles for more flavor?
A: Chilli flakes
Chinese dark vinegar
Roasted sesame seeds
Lemon juice
Fried eggs
Q: Can I make the sauce in bulk?
A: Yes, you can make the sauce in bulk. It is a handy condiment to have so that you can add as much or as less as you desire. You can also freeze them into portions that make them easy to eat on the go!
Other noodle dishes to try:
Fried spring onion noodles
This Asian-inspired pasta is packed with flavours. It is a speedy and delicious recipe for your busy days.
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Servings 2
Ingredients
- 5-6 spring onion (cut into 10cm lengths then slice. Separate the green and white parts )
- 1/3 cup olive oil (More or less to your liking)
- 4 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sugar (More or less to your liking)
- 120 g Angel hair pasta (more or less for two)
- 2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Fried spring onions: In a saucepan over low to medium heat, add olive oil and the white parts of the spring onion, and fry until golden brown. Set them aside. then add the green parts and fry till slightly brown. Set them aside.
- Making the sauce: Turn off the heat and mIx soy sauce, dark soy sauce, water and sugar in a small bowl . Pour the mixture into the remaining oil in the saucepan. Cook over low heat until they are bubbling. about 10-20 seconds.
- Cooking the pasta: Boil the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to packet instructions until al dente. Remove; strain.
- Mixing and serving: Mix the fried spring onions, sauce and pasta. Serve with the toasted sesame seeds on top. (optional)
Recipe Notes:
- Soy Sauce: Dark soy sauce is mainly for the coloring, which is less salty than normal soy sauce. If you don’t have it, you can substitute it with normal soy sauce for only half of the amount. The quality of the soy sauce is important for this recipe. I recommend Leekumkee soy sacue.
- Oil: Olive oil is a healthy alternative to traditional peanut oil for most Chinese recipes. Other oils are also acceptable such as Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil or any other vegetable oil.
- Noodles: The original Chinese recipe uses Chinese Yang-Chun noodles, but I found the texture of Angel hair pasta is equally good and they are easier to obtain.
- Sugar: I personally don’t like the dish that is too sweet. Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.
- The sauce can store in the fridge for over a week and the noodles can be made quickly by just boiling them. The perfect quick meal for your busy days.
- The white part of spring onions takes longer to cook through than the green part. I cook them separately to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 631kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 15gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gSodium: 2524mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 4mg
