Vietnamese Scallions & Oil Garnish Recipe-Mỡ Hành

In Vietnamese this is known as Mỡ Hành. This simple garnish is simply made with lightly fried green scallions and is often served with traditional Vietnamese dishes like the following:

• sườn nướng (pork chops)

• thịt nướn (grilled pork)

• bánh bèo

• bún chả giò (egg rolls with noodles)

INGREDIENTS

4 stalks scallion green onion

• 1/2 cup oil neutral (vegetable or canola oil)

• 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions (about 6 scallion bunches)

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp sugar

PREPARATION

• Wash then thinly slice scallions. Most recipes only use the green tops for this but I like to use some of the white as well (just really make the slices fine with the white parts)

• Heat oil over medium heat until oil is glossy (about 30-60 seconds).

• Add a couple sliced scallions into pan. If the scallions start to sizzle/boil then dump rest of scallions into pan and mix until softened with some of the scallions slighlty browned.

• Remove from heat and let cool a little and then add 1/4 tsp of salt and sugar and mix well.

• Pour into a jar after it goes to room temperature.

• Keeps for about a week or 2 in the fridge.