Ginger‑Scallion Oil: The Asian TableSauce You Can’t Ignore
A punchy, savory, all-purpose sauce that’s fragrant, spicy, and deeply rooted in Asian kitchens. Perfect with noodles, rice, dumplings, or roasted meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook / Heat-Pour
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup scallions, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: splash of soy sauce or rice vinegar for added depth
Instructions
- Place the minced scallions and ginger in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering and just about to smoke.
- Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallions and ginger mixture.
- Stir in the salt (and optional soy sauce or vinegar if using).
- Let cool, then store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Use this oil as a topping for noodles, drizzle over rice, or mix into marinades. Customize with garlic, chili flakes, or sesame oil for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: ginger scallion oil, Asian sauce, condiment, table sauce, dumpling topping