To make lo mein, the basic process involves cooking lo mein noodles, stir- frying vegetables (and optionally protein like chicken or beef), and tossing everything together with a savory sauce typically made from soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sometimes ginger or oyster sauce. Here's a summarized typical recipe:
Ingredients
- Lo mein noodles (egg noodles or substitute spaghetti)
- Vegetables: bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, snow peas, spinach, broccoli, onions (choose your favorites)
- Garlic
- Oil for stir-frying (e.g., olive or vegetable oil)
- Sauce: soy sauce (light and dark), sesame oil, sugar, ginger, optionally oyster sauce and Sriracha for heat
Instructions
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions, drain well.
- Stir-fry minced garlic and vegetables in oil over medium-high heat until tender-crisp.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add cooked noodles and sauce to the vegetables, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
- Cook together for a few minutes until heated through and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Serve immediately.
Optionally, you can add marinated and stir-fried chicken or beef for protein, adding it back in with the noodles and sauce before finishing the dish. This method gives a quick, flavorful, and versatile lo mein that can be customized with different vegetables and proteins. Sauce ingredients can be adjusted to taste for sweetness, saltiness, or spice.
If a detailed step-by-step recipe or variations are desired, I can provide that as well.
