Spring noodles, also known as scallion oil noodles, is a classic Chinese noodle dish originating from Shanghai. This simple and tasty dish has won the hearts of foodies around the world and is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
History and tradition
Spring noodles have a rich history dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The food was initially prepared as a simple dish for the poor, but soon gained popularity for its simplicity and delicious taste. Today, these noodles are served in restaurants and homes all over China and have become a symbol of Shanghainese cuisine.
Preparation and ingredients
The preparation is easy and even a beginner can handle it. The basic ingredients are noodles (usually wheat, rice or glass), sesame oil, spring onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and pepper.
- Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package.
- The oil is heated in a wok pan and the spring onions, garlic and ginger are fried in it.
- Soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, pepper are added and everything is mixed.
- Place the drained noodles in the pan and pour over the sauce.
- The dish is served warm, sprinkled with sesame seeds (optional).
Varianty a doplňky
Variants and accessories
Spring noodles are a very versatile dish that you can adjust according to your taste. When preparing it, use any noodles of your choice. Feel free to add thinly sliced cucumber, chopped green onion, cilantro and fried egg. You can also add chopped chicken, fried scallions and crushed peanuts.
- For a more spicy taste, you can add chili pepper or chili oil.
- You can also add other vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, peppers or mushrooms.
- Instead of sesame oil, you can also use another vegetable oil, such as peanut or rapeseed oil.
- Spring noodles are also suitable as a side dish to meat, tofu or vegetables.
Nutritional values
This dish is relatively low-calorie and healthy. Noodles are a source of energy-giving carbohydrates, and scallions and other vegetables contain vitamins and minerals. Sesame oil is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants.
Conclusion
Spring noodles are a tasty, easy and healthy dish that even the most demanding gourmets will fall in love with. With a little experimentation, you can adjust them to your taste and enjoy a delicious piece of Chinese cuisine.
Tips:
- For a more authentic taste, use fresh spring onions and sesame oil.
- If you don’t have a wok pan, you can also prepare the food in a pot.
- The spring noodles can be prepared in advance and reheated later.
- You can also serve the food as part of a noodle soup.
- Make sure to dry the scallions thoroughly after washing them so they don’t splatter too much when they come in contact with the hot oil.
Scallion oil noodles (Cōng Yóu Bàn Miàn 葱油拌面)
Ingredients
- 6 ks jarní cibulky cca 225g (omyté, důkladně osušené a nakrájené)
- ¼ šálku oleje na vaření
- 2 lžíce světlé sójové omáčky
- 2 lžíce tmavé sójové omáčky
- 2 lžičky cukru (hnědý nebo bílý)
- 450 g nudlí
Instructions
- Jarní cibulku omyjte a poté důkladně osušte papírovými utěrkami. Odstřihněte konce. Nakrájejte je na dlouhé části a pak každý kus podélně rozpůlte.
- Nalijte olej do pánve a přidejte jarní cibulku. Nechte smažit na středním ohni. Jakmile bílá část jarní cibulky zezlátne, vyndejte ji. Olej nechte ve woku.
- Vypněte oheň a nechte olej asi minutu vychladnout. Poté opatrně vlijte směs světlé sójové omáčky, tmavé sójové omáčky a cukru. Promíchejte a nechte zbývající teplo oleje úplně rozpustit cukr.
- Přiveďte hodně vody k varu. Přidejte nudle a nechte vařit, dokud nebudou uvařené.
- Scezené nudle přendejte do woku. Promíchejte, aby se každý pramen nudlí rovnoměrně pokryl omáčkou.
- Nandejte nudle do servírovacích misek a ozdobte smaženou cibulkou.
