Lo Mein
Soft egg noodles tossed in a rich savory sauce with vegetables and protein — saucier and silkier than chow mein.
Cuisines
Chinese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 8 oz | lo mein noodles |
| 2 tablespoons | vegetable oil |
| 1 cup | sliced bell peppers |
| 1 cup | sliced carrots |
| 1 cup | broccoli florets |
| 1 cup | sliced mushrooms |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 tablespoon | soy sauce |
| 1 tablespoon | oyster sauce |
| 1 teaspoon | sesame oil |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | black pepper to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped green onions |
Instructions
- 1 Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- 3 Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4 Add the sliced bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms to the pan.
- 5 Stir-fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- 6 In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
- 7 Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the vegetables.
- 8 Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles and vegetables.
- 9 Toss everything together to ensure the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
- 10 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 11 Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- 12 Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Tips
For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken, beef, or tofu to the dish.