Lo Mein

Lo Mein

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. 1 Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add the sliced bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms to the pan.
  5. 5 Stir-fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  6. 6 In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
  7. 7 Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the vegetables.
  8. 8 Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles and vegetables.
  9. 9 Toss everything together to ensure the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
  10. 10 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  11. 11 Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
  12. 12 Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Tips

For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken, beef, or tofu to the dish.