Egg Noodles with Spring Onions

Name: Egg Noodles with Spring Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 3 to 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 5 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 5 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 5 tablespoons peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; Salt to taste; 1 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 pound spring onions or 4 or 5 bunches of scallions ½ cup minced chives, garlic chives, or a combination, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish; 1 pound spring onions or 4 or 5 bunches of scallions ½ cup minced chives, garlic chives, or a combination, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish; 1 pound spring onions or 4 or 5 bunches of scallions ½ cup minced chives, garlic chives, or a combination, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish; 1 pound spring onions or 4 or 5 bunches of scallions ½ cup minced chives, garlic chives, or a combination, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish

Preparation info

Makes
3 to 4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

A prime example of the simplicity with which you can successfully treat fresh Chinese egg noodles, which are available at many supermarkets.

Ingredients

Salt to taste
1 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles
5 tablespoons peanut o

Asia
China
Vegetarian
Pasta

Method

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the noodles as you would fresh pasta, stirring occasionally and tasting frequently; they cook very quickly, usually in about 3 minutes. When just tender, drain them thoroughly. Toss with a tablespoon of the oil (a little more if you are not proceeding with the recipe right away; you can wait an hour or two if you li