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Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and delicious lo mein recipe that tastes better than takeout, ready in just 15 minutes.


Ingredients

  • 8 oz dry egg noodles (or fresh)
  • 2 carrots – sliced
  • ¼ yellow onion – sliced
  • 3 cups cabbage – thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves – diced
  • 1 bunch green onion (green parts only)
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce


Instructions

  1. Prep your veggies – Slice the onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, and green onion, then set aside.
  2. Make the sauce – Mix soy sauces, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a bowl. Stir well.
  3. Cook the noodles – Boil egg noodles for 5 minutes, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  4. Stir-fry – In a hot pan or wok, cook garlic, carrots, and onion for 2 minutes. Add cabbage and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  5. Combine – Toss in the noodles, sauce, and green onion, and cook for 1 more minute, stirring until everything is well coated.

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.