Shallot Oil Noodles


Recipe, notes, and photos by Dora Lê

Noodles with crispy fried shallot and shallot oil

Looking for a simple yet flavorful noodle dish? This recipe brings together the crispy Coastal Purple Shallots with a savory, umami soy sauce mix to create a perfectly balanced sauce.

Tossed with your favorite noodles and finished with a drizzle of shallot-infused oil, this dish is quick to make but packs a punch of flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a tasty snack!

8 oz dried noodles of choice
2 tablespoons Coastal Purple Shallot
2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon black vinegar
½ cup vegetable or other neutral oil
Scallions and ground black pepper (optional)

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Coastal Purple Shallot
Coastal Purple Shallot - Vân Vân - Buy Vietnamese Herbs
Coastal Purple Shallot - Vân Vân - Buy Vietnamese Herbs
Coastal Purple Shallot - Vân Vân - Buy Vietnamese Herbs
Coastal Purple Shallot
Coastal Purple Shallot - Vân Vân - Buy Vietnamese Herbs
Coastal Purple Shallot - Vân Vân - Buy Vietnamese Herbs
Coastal Purple Shallot
Coastal Purple Shallot - Vân Vân - Buy Vietnamese Herbs
Coastal Purple Shallot - Vân Vân - Buy Vietnamese Herbs
Coastal Purple Shallot - Vân Vân - Buy Vietnamese Herbs
Coastal Purple Shallot
Coastal Purple Shallot - Vân Vân - Buy Vietnamese Herbs
Coastal Purple Shallot - Vân Vân - Buy Vietnamese Herbs
Coastal Purple Shallot