Lo Mein Noodles
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
46122 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian, Chinese, Chinese-American Fussion
Lo Mein Noodles
Description
The Lo Mein Noodles recipe combines fresh egg noodles with thinly sliced chicken and a selection of vegetables including onion, garlic, red bell pepper, carrot batons, and green onions. The chicken is pre-coated with a portion of the stir-fry sauce to impart flavor before cooking. Vegetables are quickly cooked over high heat until slightly tender but still crisp. The sauce is a balanced blend of dark and light soy sauces, Chinese cooking wine, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and cornstarch for thickening.
The cooked noodles and remaining sauce along with water are added and tossed vigorously to ensure even coating and proper texture without overcooking the noodles. The green onions are folded in at the end for freshness. The sauce provides a glossy appearance with a savory-sweet profile accentuated by the umami from the soy sauces and the mild sharpness of cooking wine. Quick cooking maintains the bite of the chicken and veggies while blending flavors.
This dish is served immediately and can be garnished with extra sliced green onions. The recipe notes mention flexibility in noodle types and protein substitutions. The use of fresh chopped garlic versus paste is emphasized to avoid bitterness and splattering. Variations include different proteins like beef or tofu and alternative noodles including dried ramen or spaghetti.
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil or peanut oil
- 2 garlic finely minced (Note 1, cloves
- 1/2 onion , finely sliced
- 300g / 10oz chicken sliced 0.5cm / 1/5" thick (Note 2, or other protein
- 2 carrot peeled and cut into 4 x 0.75cm / 1.75 x 1/3" batons, medium
- 1 red bell pepper sliced (or 2 small, large
- 6 green onions , cut into 5 cm/2” lengths
- 500g / 1lb egg noodles prepared per packet (Note 3 for dried, lo mein, hokkien, or other medium thickness, fresh
- 1/4 cup (65ml) water
Sauce:
- 4 tsp cornstarch or cornflour
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce (Note 4)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce Note 4, or light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine Note 5 subs, or Mirin
- 1 tsp white sugar (omit if using Mirin)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil , toasted, optional (Note 6)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper (sub black)
Garnish (optional):
- green onion , finely sliced
Instructions
- Sauce: Mix cornflour and dark soy until lump free, then add remaining Sauce ingredients.
- Season Chicken: Transfer 2 tsp Sauce into bowl with chicken. Toss to coat.
- Heat oil in a wok or large heavy based skillet over high heat until smoking.
- Add onion and garlic, stir 30 seconds.
- Add chicken, stir until white on the outside, still raw inside - 1 minute.
- Add carrot and capsicum/bell peppers, cook 2 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
- Add noodles, Sauce and water. Use 2 wooden spoons and toss for 30 seconds.
- Add green onions, toss for another 1 minute until all the noodles are slick with sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions if using.
Notes
- Use freshly chopped garlic instead of jarred or pressed garlic to prevent bitterness and spitting when frying.
- Lo Mein noodles are typically fresh egg noodles about 3mm thick; dried alternatives can be used but adjust quantities accordingly.
- Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine) provides authentic flavor; substitute with Mirin or dry sherry if unavailable.
- Toasted sesame oil adds deeper flavor compared to untoasted; choose according to availability and taste preference.
- Proteins such as beef, pork, turkey, ground meat, tofu, or prawns can replace chicken, cooked per recipe guidelines.
- Dried noodles such as ramen or even spaghetti can be used as versatile alternatives without significantly changing the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461.22cal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.78g | 21% |
| Protein | 30.85g | 62% |
| Fat | 8.1g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.67g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1720.76mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 602.72mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6.1g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8.23g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 8299.02IU | 166% |
| Vitamin C | 59.55mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 47.54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5.02mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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