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Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein Recipe

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This easy 15-minute Lo Mein recipe is a quick and delicious stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender egg noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and a savory homemade lo mein sauce. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner, it combines crispy carrots, cabbage, and aromatic garlic for a satisfying and flavorful Asian-inspired meal.

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), chopped

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. Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the dark soy sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, sesame oil, corn starch, white pepper, and oyster sauce until smooth and well combined. Set the sauce aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a little oil, then sauté the diced garlic, sliced carrots, yellow onion, and cabbage until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Toss Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the vegetables, then pour the prepared sauce over the top. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and evenly coat the noodles and vegetables.
  5. Finish and Serve: Stir in the chopped green onions, cook for another 30 seconds, then remove from heat. Serve the lo mein hot as a fulfilling main dish or side.

Notes

  • Use fresh lo mein noodles if available for a more authentic texture.
  • You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas based on preference.
  • Protein options like chicken, shrimp, or tofu can be added by cooking separately and mixing in at the end.
  • Adjust soy sauce and sugar quantities to taste for a sweeter or saltier sauce.
  • For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free or omit it.

Keywords: Lo Mein, quick lo mein, easy lo mein recipe, stir-fry noodles, egg noodles, Chinese noodles, weeknight dinner

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