Scallion Ginger Oil
Scallion Ginger Oil is a versatile condiment that can be used in variety of dishes. It adds aromatic flavours and great way to use up extra scallions and ginger that you may have on hand.
The combination of scallions and ginger provides a unique and delicious taste that complements a variety of foods, from dumplings and noodles to vegetables and meats.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- a versatile condiment can be added in noodle soups or fried rice.
- can add as marinade for meats, grilled meats like chicken, pork or beef.
- perfect dip for dumplings, and drizzle in cold salads and more.
- inexepensive you can make this sauce in few ingredients.
- quick and easy to make with very simple steps.
Ingredients needed
- Scallions: about 8 stalks finely chopped.
- Ginger: peeled and grated.
- Oil: vegetable oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil.
- Star Anise: I love the fragrance of star anise it adds aromatics effect. Totally optional.
- Salt: can adjust salt based in taste preference.
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1. Peel and grate ginger. Chop scallions finely.
Step 2. Place the scallions and ginger in a heat proof bowl. Season with salt then mix.
Step 3. In a small saucepan, add oil and star anise. Heat oil in over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4. Remove star anise and carefully pour oil over scallion and ginger. Mix well.
Step 5. Let it cool scallion and ginger oil completely before transferring to a jar.
Tips
- chopped scallion and ginger finely will allow them to release the flavour to the oil. This will gives fragrant and more flavourful oil.
- Use a sharp knife or you can use food processor. Make sure to remove white stems and discoloured parts of scallions.
- use fresh ingredients for deep and bold flavours.
- Store in a refrigerator up to 1 month.
What type of oil you can use
You can use neutral-flavored oils with a high smoke point like vegetable, canola and grapeseed oil. These type of oils will not overpower the flavour of scallion and ginger.
What can you serve with Scallion Ginger Oil
You can add this oil to your vegetables or noodles stir fries.
You can mix it your favourite fried rice like this shrimp and garlic butter fried rice.
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Recipe
Scallion and Ginger Oil
Ingredients
- 8-10 stalks scallions/green onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoon ginger peeled and grated
- ¾ cup neutral oil canola, vegetable or grape
- ¾ teaspoon salt adjust according to desired taste
- 2 pieces star anise
Instructions
- Wash the scallions and pat them thoroughly dry. Thinly cut them into rounds, and then use your knife to mince them further.
- Wash ginger and peel them. Grate ginger using grater.
- Transfer scallions and ginger into heating proof bowl. Season with salt then mix well.
- In a small pan or saucepan, add oil and star anise. Heat in high heat for 3-4 minutes or until a piece of scallion sizzles. Turn off the heat.
- Remove the star anise then carefully pour oil over scallion and ginger. Mix them well.
- Let them cool completely then transfer to a jar.
Notes
- to chopped scallion and ginger finely will allow them to release the flavour to the oil. This will gives fragrant and more flavourful oil.
- Use a sharp knife or you can use food processor. Make sure to remove white stems and discoloured parts of scallions.
- use fresh ingredients for deep and bold flavours.
