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
Build a full meal around Lo Mein
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
|
8 oz | Lo Mein Noodle |
|
2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
|
1 cup | Bell Pepper , sliced |
|
1 cup | Carrot , sliced |
|
1 cup | Broccoli , florets |
|
1 cup | Mushroom , sliced |
|
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 | Green Onion , chopped |
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.