Description
Quick and authentic lo mein with tender noodles, crisp vegetables, and savory sauce. Better than takeout and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh lo mein noodles (or dried Chinese egg noodles)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook lo mein noodles for 2-3 minutes (or according to package directions) until just tender. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
- 2. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
- 3. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
- 4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5. Add carrots first, stir-fry for 1 minute, then add cabbage, bell pepper, and snap peas. Continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- 6. Push vegetables to the sides of the wok and add cooked noodles to the center.
- 7. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and toss vigorously for 2 minutes, ensuring noodles are well-coated and heated through.
- 8. Add chopped green onions and toss one final time.
- 9. Serve immediately while hot, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a hot skillet with a splash of water or extra sauce. Add protein like chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu for a complete meal. For gluten-free, use tamari and rice noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g