- 8 stalks of scallions
- 8 cloves garlic
- Optional: chili flakes, 1tbsp
- 1/2 cup neutral oil, e.g. canola
- 1 lb thin wheat noodles. We use the Korean Sempio Somyeon Wheat Noodles.
- Cilantro to taste
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar (either white or black is OK)
- 2 tsp white sugar
- soy sauce / fish sauce to taste
- Julienne scallions in to ~3in strips
- Fine mince garlic
- Fine chop cilantro
- Cook noodles per package instrucions. When cooked, chill with cold water, drain and set aside in mixing bowl
- Heat up oil in pan on medium heat
- Fry scallions on medium to medium-low heat until caramelized, stir to make sure nothing gets stuck on the pan. ~15-20 mins. Pick out or strain scallions and reserve.
- Fry garlic and optional chili flakes in the infused oil, ~1-2 min for a golden garlic color.
- Add oil + cooked materials to noodles
- Add sesame oil, vinegar, white sugar to noodles in mixing bowl
- Start with ~2 tbsp soy sauce/fish sauce, add to noodles in mixing bowl
- Add cilantro
- Mix so that ingredients are evenly distributed. Taste test and add more salt / sweet flavor as needed
- Serve warm or chilled, with caramelized scallions as topping