Shanghai scallion oil noodles recipe
The IndependentFood so often denotes a place, but it can also define a family, encapsulate a shared history and provide the threads that help hold memories and people together. The best recipe is… Liu’s mum’s Shanghai red-braised pork belly – Liu says it’s the dish that best represents Shanghai for her, and is the one seemingly most ingrained in her family history. How to make Betty Liu’s scallion oil noodles “You haven’t experienced Shanghai until you’ve had a bowl of scallion oil noodles. “This dish reveals the secret of that complex umami flavour used in many of Shanghai’s signature dishes: scallion oil. Use it any time, to elevate any dish you’re making.” Ingredients Serves 2 1½tsp dried shrimp 6 to 8 scallions, cut into 2.5cm segments 3tbsp neutral cooking oil, such as canola or grapeseed oil 1tbsp dark soy sauce 2tbsp light soy sauce ½tsp black vinegar 1tbsp crushed rock sugar or granulated sugar Pinch of ground white pepper 1/2lb fresh Shanghai-style thin noodles, cooked to al dente Method open image in gallery 1.