Scallion Ginger Oil
This earthy and spicy scallion ginger oil has the perfect balance of flavor and texture, and is the easiest Asian style condiment you need to try your hands at.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 ginger
- 3 tablespoon oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the scallions and pat dry. Thinly slice them into rounds and then using your knife, chop them finely.
- Slice the fresh ginger very thinly- julienne them into thin matchsticks.
- Heat oil in a small saucepan for 3-4 minutes or until the oil bubbles.
- Combine the scallion pieces and ginger, season with salt give it a mix.
- Once the oil is hot enough, carefully pour the hot oil over the ginger and scallion mixture.
- Mix everything with a spoon. Serve or store based on your personal choice.
Notes
- This sauce relies on the flavors of scallion and ginger, but of you like that pungent flavor of onions and garlic, you can chop up the scallion whites and add them to it too
- To bring some authentic Asian flavors into the picture, you can use sesame oil instead of any other oil for the recipe.
- You can also add a dash of white vinegar to the sauce towards the end, after you've added the oil in.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 0.2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.4mg
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