Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles

This classic Shanghai dish celebrates the simplicity of everyday Chinese cuisine. With a few drops of fragrant scallion oil, some soy sauce, and fried scallions, you’ll be surprised at how a small bowl of noodles can pack such big flavor. The key is to cook the scallions low and slow to infuse flavor into the oil, which is the star of the dish. The most time-consuming part is making the scallion oil, but you can make a bigger batch in advance and store it in the refrigerator, where it will