Basil & Scallion Oil Noodles

A simple, ten minute bowl of noodles that is fresh, vibrant, and bursting with an intensity of herby flavors.

By @the_foodiediaries

Original recipe source

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 packet noodles
• 0.5 cup basil leaves
• 0.25 cup scallions
• 1 handful cilantro
• 2.5 tbsp minced ginger
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 3 tsp gochugaru or chilli flakes
• 3 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp neutral-flavoured oil
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 handful basil
• 1 handful scallions

Instructions

1. Cook noodles of choice according to packet instructions.
2. To a heatproof bowl, add finely-chopped basil leaves, finely-chopped scallions, cilantro, minced ginger, minced garlic, gochugaru or chilli flakes, and sesame seeds. Adjust according to taste.
3. Heat 2 tbsp of neutral-flavoured oil and 2 tbsp of sesame oil.
4. Pour the heated oil over the herby mixture in the heatproof bowl.
5. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and the juice of a lemon to the mixture.
6. Toss the cooked noodles into the mixture, mixing well to combine.
7. Garnish with more chopped basil and scallions.