vegetable oil, scallions (finely chopped), light soy sauce, salt, sugar, MSG
植物油、小葱末、生抽、盐、糖、味精· zhiwu you, xiao cong mo, sheng chou, yan, tang, weijing
Taste & Role
Acts as a quick, balanced sauce or dressing base: the oil carries the scallion aroma, the light soy sauce and salt supply savory salinity, sugar rounds out the flavor, and MSG deepens the umami. It is commonly tossed with noodles, drizzled over steamed vegetables or tofu, or used to dress cold appetizers.
What it is
This is a combination of everyday Chinese pantry staples: neutral vegetable oil, finely chopped scallions, light soy sauce, salt, sugar, and MSG. Together they form a classic all-purpose seasoning base used across home-style Chinese cooking. The mixture is often finished by pouring hot oil over the scallions to release their aroma before the seasonings are stirred in.
Nutrition
per 100 g- Calories
- 884 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Total fat
- 100 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
USDA FoodData Central (closest standard match)
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
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