Scallion Oil and Peanut Topping

Name: Scallion Oil and Peanut Topping
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 8 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced; 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or avocado oil); 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly crushed; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp granulated sugar

A fragrant Vietnamese finishing condiment of sizzled scallions in hot oil, scattered with crushed roasted peanuts. Drizzle over rice, noodles, grilled meats, or steamed vegetables for instant depth and crunch.

10 minEasyServes 890 cal/serving

VietnameseSauceStovetopVeganLow CarbHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
1/2 cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or avocado oil)
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly crushed
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

1

Place 8 thinly sliced scallions (green onions) in a heatproof bowl with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp granulated sugar. Stir to combine.
2

Heat 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or avocado oil) in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering and a scallion piece dropped in sizzles immediately, about 2 minutes.
3

Carefully pour the hot 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or avocado oil) over the scallions all at once. The oil will sizzle vigorously - stand back slightly. Stir once to submerge the scallions.
4

Let the mixture cool for 2 minutes, then fold in 1/4 cup roughly crushed roasted peanuts.
5

Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or grilled proteins, or store in a jar at room temperature for up to 1 day.

Questions

How long does Scallion Oil and Peanut Topping keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Scallion Oil and Peanut Topping?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Com Tam main
Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce starter
Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham main

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