Stir-fried noodles with green onions

Stir-fried noodles with green onions recipe videos

Stir-fried noodles with green onions, often called scallion noodles, is a classic Chinese dish featuring wheat noodles tossed with fragrant, caramelized green onions in a savory sauce. The dish typically uses fresh green onions as the star ingredient, along with soy sauce, oil, and sometimes a touch of sugar or vinegar. It's a beloved staple in many regions of China, particularly popular as a quick, comforting home-style meal.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates from the noodles, with moderate fat from the oil used for stir-frying and a small amount of protein from the wheat noodles. It provides key nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and some fiber from the green onions, with a typical serving containing around 400-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	9 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.1 mg
Folate	45 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'xian' (鲜) or umami, where the simple combination of caramelized green onions and soy sauce creates a deeply savory flavor. Nutritionally, the green onions add not just flavor but also antioxidants and vitamin K, making this humble dish surprisingly nutrient-dense for its simplicity.