Scallion Egg Noodles Recipe on Food52 (2024)

Make Ahead

by: savorthis

April24,2021

4.3

3 Ratings

  • Serves 4

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Author Notes

I had previously posted a version of these noodles using garlic chives. They are served with sake salmon, roasted shiitakes, and sugar snap peas—a combination I love. However, I decided to simplify this recipe a little bit using scallions and featuring just the noodles. They are a wonderful base for simple grilled salmon, veggies or chicken. Being a bit of a salt fiend, I usually top them with some chili-garlic (or my new favorite chili crunch) or oyster sauce, and serve them alongside crisp green vegetables. —savorthis

Test Kitchen Notes

This recipe appealed for its simplicity, and because it seemed crepe-ish, and crepes feel like spring. The egg mixture came together in minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal! I served it alongside a huge pile of asparagus, but I think any vegetable would suit. The mirin and soy sauce (I used tamari) along with the nuttiness of the sesame oil gave a wonderful savouriness to the noodles, and the cilantro added freshness to the bite. I'm definitely adding this dish to my repertoire! —Jeannette C

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What You'll Need

Ingredients
  • 1 cupgreen onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cuppeanut oil
  • 2 teaspoonssesame oil
  • 2 tablespoonscilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoonsmirin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonssoy sauce
Directions
  1. Heat peanut and sesame oils in a nonstick pan. Add green onions and cook for a few minutes. Let cool slightly, then strain, reserving oil and scallions separately.
  2. Beat eggs, mirin, soy sauce, cilantro, green onions, and a scant pinch of salt together in a bowl. Heat pan over medium-high heat. If there is enough oil left in the pan from the scallions, carry on. If not, add in a few drops more, or use a brush to coat the bottom of the pan with oil. Pour enough egg into the pan so that it just covers the bottom, swirling as you would to make crêpes. Push the edges of the egg mixture down a bit with a rubber spatula and cook until just set. Gently flip the egg pancake and cook another 10 seconds or so. Slide egg pancake onto a plate and repeat with the rest of the egg mixture, adding a small bit of oil between cooking as needed.
  3. Slice the stack of egg pancakes into strips and gently separate. Save any leftover oil for another use.

Tags:

  • Thai
  • Asian
  • Cilantro
  • Noodle
  • Sesame Oil
  • Soy Sauce
  • Egg
  • Vegetable
  • Green Onion/Scallion
  • Make Ahead
  • Gluten-Free
  • Breakfast
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10 Reviews

M July 15, 2023

Super easy, delicious, incredibly adaptable - pair with whatever meat or veg you want, so you've got a wide range of options that won't get old. Recommend!

Ms. M. September 17, 2016

Like a deconstructed tamagoyaki! Can't wait to try.

Jenna September 5, 2016

Can I substitute a different oil for peanut? Peanut allergy...

savorthis September 5, 2016

Sure! Peanut oil adds a little flavor but you can use canola or another oil too.

Jr0717 May 31, 2016

Have you ever made these ahead of time, say on a Sunday to take for lunch on Monday? Do they hold in the fridge and do well with a quick re-heat?

Thanks!

savorthis June 1, 2016

I have eaten them as leftovers and they did ok with a QUICK re-heat, but they are best eaten right away.

Jr0717 June 1, 2016

I see. Thanks for the input! I'm tempted to try it, but we will see. I'd hate to waste a yummy meal and wind up with a sad desk lunch after all.

Definitely a recipe for me to try on the weekend, regardless!

I_Fortuna May 11, 2014

This looks great! I kept looking for the flour and when I saw there was none I got very excited. We are diabetic and I avoid noodles a lot so this might just be perfect for us with the no/low carbs and high protein. This might even be good with marinara. Thanks for this recipe!

sexyLAMBCHOPx April 21, 2014

delicious looking recipe.

savorthis April 25, 2014

Thank you~

Scallion Egg Noodles Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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Boil the noodles until they start to separate and stir them a little. This should take 1 1/2 minutes. Add the seasonings and crack an egg into the pot. Stir in the seasoning packet that came with the noodles or squirt in your favorite sauces.

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If I'm boiling the noodles on the stove for three minutes, I measure the right amount of water, and after the noodles are cooked I usually lift (most) of the noodles out of the water and into the bowl, drop the egg in and let it cook in the water while I add the seasoning to the noodles, then pour the egg (and as much ...

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Whole-Wheat Pasta

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