Flavorful Homemade Lo Mein Noodles
Create a vibrant, mouthwatering dish with this homemade lo mein recipe. Fresh, tender noodles are tossed with colorful vegetables and your choice of protein, all coated in a savory, garlicky sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy meal with friends, this lo mein embodies the essence of Chinese cuisine and can be customized to suit any palate.
ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cooked chicken, beef, or tofu, sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
steps
- 1.
Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 3.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4.
Toss in the bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 5.
Incorporate the cooked protein into the skillet, stirring for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6.
In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- 7.
Pour the sauce over the vegetable and protein mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
- 8.
Add the cooked lo mein noodles, tossing everything together until heated through.
- 9.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
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