Lo Mein with Vegetables
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
573 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Lo Mein with Vegetables
Description
Lo Mein with Vegetables features dry lo mein noodles boiled and rinsed before frying with garlic and a mix of fresh shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and red bell pepper strips. The noodles are tossed in a sauce combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and water, which thickens slightly when cooked in the pan. This method ensures the noodles absorb a balanced savory flavor without becoming soggy. White sesame seeds sprinkled on top add a subtle textural finish.
The mixture is cooked in neutral oil for a mild background flavor, allowing the earthy umami of the mushrooms and the freshness of the vegetables to stand out. The result is a noodle dish with tender-crisp vegetables and a harmonious sauce coating each strand.
Serve immediately after cooking to maintain the noodles’ texture. It pairs well with chili garlic sauce for added heat or as a complement to other Asian-inspired dishes. Its plant-based ingredients make it suitable as a versatile meal component.
For best results, rinse cooked noodles under cold water to remove excess starch and prevent clumping. Adjust vegetable quantities or sauce ingredients to taste if desired, and use a sturdy skillet or wok to facilitate quick stir-frying.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (230g) lo mein noodles dry
- 1 1/2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 oz (125g) shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 4 oz (125g) bok choy cut into pieces
- 4 oz. (125g) bell pepper cut into strips, red
- white sesame
Lo Mein Sauce:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat a pot of water and cook the dry lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Once the noodles are done, rinse them under cold running water to remove the starch. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the lo mein sauce ingredients together and stir until well combined.
- Heat a skillet with the oil. Add the garlic and stir-fry until lightly browned, then add the mushrooms, bok choy, and bell peppers. Pour in the sauce, and once it thickens, stir in the noodles.
- Use a pair of chopsticks or a spatula to stir and mix the noodles with the sauce. Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with chili garlic sauce like Rooster brand to add spicy heat that complements the savory sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | 32% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1597mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4309IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 99mg | 110% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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