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

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Lo Mein Noodle 8 oz Lo Mein Noodle
vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Bell Pepper 1 cup Bell Pepper , sliced
Carrot 1 cup Carrot , sliced
Broccoli 1 cup Broccoli , florets
Mushroom 1 cup Mushroom , sliced
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
soy sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
sesame oil 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
salt Salt , to taste
Black Pepper Black Pepper , to taste
Green Onion 2 tablespoons Green Onion , chopped

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.