Lo Mein Recipe
This easy Lo Mein recipe brings the flavors of your favorite takeout to your kitchen! Packed with tender noodles, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce, it’s a quick and delicious meal for any night of the week.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wok or large skillet
- Tongs or spatula
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- For the Lo Mein:
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti as a substitute
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup snap peas
- 1 cup protein of choice chicken, shrimp, beef, tofu, or pork
- 2 green onions sliced
- Sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
- Cook the Protein:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add your chosen protein and cook until fully cooked and golden. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Toss in the carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Combine Everything:
- Return the cooked protein to the wok and add the cooked noodles. Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss everything together until well-coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Transfer the Lo Mein to serving plates. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.