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Lo Mein Recipe

Chinese-American · Main course · 25 min total

A classic Chinese-American noodle dish with chewy egg noodles, vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 8 oz dried lo mein egg noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and broth. Set aside.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
4. Add mushrooms and carrots; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add snow peas and green onions; stir-fry for 1 minute more.
5. Add the cooked noodles and the sauce mixture. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated with sauce.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional sliced green onions if desired.

Tips

• For extra protein, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
• Do not overcook the noodles; they should be slightly chewy.
• If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of broth or water.

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