Shanghai-Style Scallion Oil Noodles with Soy-Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

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Simple yet flavorful noodles tossed in fragrant scallion-infused oil and a savory soy-sesame dressing, a popular staple in Shanghai home cooking. This Chinese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, scallions, thinly sliced, light soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz fresh wheat noodles or dried thin egg noodles
4 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz fresh wheat noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender but firm to bite; if using dried noodles, cook 6-7 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then drain again.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently until scallions soften and oil is fragrant. Remove from heat.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp white pepper until sugar dissolves.
Step 4: Add the drained noodles to the bowl and pour the warm scallion oil with scallions over the noodles. Toss thoroughly to coat every strand with the aromatic sauce.
Step 5: Serve immediately as a light and flavorful noodle dish or side.