Explore the richness of Lo Mein Noodles Recipe, a dish that brings you the symphony of fresh vegetables and savory sauces intertwined with perfectly cooked noodles. Each bite offers a journey through crisp vegetables and tender noodles, highlighted by the depth of flavor from a unique mix of sauces. This recipe not only promises to be a delight for your taste buds but also a colorful feast for the eyes.
Lo Mein Noodles Recipe
Ingredients
For the Lo Mein:
- Fresh Lo Mein noodles (or substitute with yellow thick noodles like Miki noodles, udon, or cooked spaghetti noodles)
- Red bell pepper
- Snow peas (or substitute with snap peas)
- Napa Cabbage (or substitute with green cabbage, bok choy, yu choy sum, gai-lan, or celery)
- Carrots
- Button Mushrooms
- Green onions
- Neutral oil (such as avocado oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil
For the Lo Mein Sauce:
- Regular soy sauce (or low sodium soy sauce, light soy sauce, or a gluten-free alternative like tamari sauce or coconut aminos)
- Oyster sauce (or a vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
- Sesame oil
- Dark soy sauce
- Garlic
- Chicken stock (or substitute with beef stock or vegetable stock)
- Cornstarch (or potato starch)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Create Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients as listed above. Set aside.
- Soak Noodles: Soak your egg noodles in hot boiling water for 15-20 seconds just until loosened and al dente.
- Strain Noodles: Strain noodles immediately after they've become al dente.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In a large skillet or wok, on medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add the carrots, red bell pepper, snow peas, mushrooms, and Napa cabbage. Add ¼ cup of water to help cook and soften the vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add Noodles & Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add the strained noodles and prepared sauce into the skillet or wok with the vegetables.
- Toss Together: Toss everything together to combine well. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
Storage & Reheating
- Store leftover noodles for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat on the stovetop in a non-stick pan on medium heat or microwave for 2-3 minutes until hot.
Expert Tips
- Do not over-blanch the noodles. Once they loosen, strain them immediately.
- Slice veggies into thin, long pieces to incorporate better into the noodles.
- Avoid overcooking the veggies. Once they become crisp and have softened a bit, add the noodles and sauce.
- Do not overcook the noodles. Remove them from the heat immediately once combined with the other ingredients.
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