Crispy Noodles with Scallions

American
Game Night
Side Dishes
Vegetarian
PREP TIME:
15 minutes

SERVES:

4

TOTAL COOKING TIME:

1 hour
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INGREDIENTS
  • 3 bunches scallions (12 oz), washed, trimmed and dried thoroughly
  • 12 oz dried ramen noodles
  • 1/3 cup sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1.
    Cut scallions into 2-inch pieces. slice half of scallion pieces in half lengthwise then slice into match sticks. Set aside. Slice remaining scallions into quarters lengthwise and place into a medium bowl.
  2. 2.
    Bring a 4-quart pot of salted water to boil. Add ramen noodles and cook al dente (approximately 2 minutes). Remove from heat. Reserve 1/4 cup noodle cooking water. Drain noodles. Place noodles in bowl with quarter-cut scallion pieces.
  3. 3.
    Heat a wok over medium until hot (1-2 minutes). Add sesame oil. Working in three batches, add matched-cut scallions to work and fry until golden and crispy (1-2 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle each batch with a pinch of Kosher salt.
  4. 4.
    Reduce heat to medium low. add soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and 1 tsp black pepper to wok. Stir together and cook for 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. 5.
    Add noodle mixture to wok, toss to coat. Add reserved noodle cooking water, 1 tbsp at a time, tossing until noodles are well coated. Top with crispy matchsticks scallion pieces and sesame seeds.
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