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Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein Recipe

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This Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein recipe features tender egg noodles tossed with crunchy vegetables and a savory-sweet homemade sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this stir-fried dish combines vibrant carrots, cabbage, and green onions with a flavorful blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Ready in just minutes, it’s a delicious and convenient dinner option that captures the essence of classic Chinese restaurant-style lo mein.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz Dry Egg Noodles (or fresh lo mein noodles)
  • 2 Carrots, sliced
  • 1/4 Yellow Onion, sliced
  • 3 cups Cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1/4 of a large cabbage)
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, diced
  • 1 bunch Green Onion (green parts only)

Lo Mein Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (or regular sugar)
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1/4 tsp White Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente, usually boiling for about 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, drain well and set aside to prevent overcooking.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the dark soy sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, sesame oil, cornstarch, white pepper, and oyster sauce until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. This sauce provides the signature savory and slightly sweet flavor to the dish.
  3. Cook the vegetables: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a small amount of cooking oil. Sauté the diced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the sliced carrots, yellow onion, and thinly sliced cabbage, stirring frequently. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp but still maintain some crunch.
  4. Combine noodles and sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the vegetables, pour the prepared sauce over everything, and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the noodles and vegetables.
  5. Add green onions and serve: Stir in the green parts of the green onions and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from heat and serve the lo mein immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavors.

Notes

  • For extra protein, you can add sliced chicken, shrimp, or tofu during the vegetable cooking step.
  • Adjust the sweetness or saltiness by modifying the amount of brown sugar or soy sauce according to your taste preference.
  • Make sure to cook the noodles al dente to avoid mushy lo mein.
  • If fresh lo mein noodles are available, they can be used instead of dry egg noodles for a more authentic texture.
  • To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the oyster sauce and substitute with additional soy sauce or a vegetarian oyster sauce alternative.

Keywords: Lo Mein, Easy Lo Mein, Chinese Noodles, Quick Dinner, Stir Fry Noodles, Egg Noodles, Vegetable Lo Mein, Homemade Lo Mein Sauce

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