Description
Savory veggie lo mein weaves Chinese culinary magic with garden-fresh ingredients dancing through silky noodles. Crisp vegetables and umami-rich sauce promise a quick, satisfying meal that transports you straight to a bustling street market.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) lo mein noodles (or spaghetti, ramen, or egg noodles)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsps water (optional, for thickening)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Boil lo mein noodles to a perfectly tender texture, ensuring they maintain a slight bite. Drain thoroughly and set aside, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
- Flavor Infusion: Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and crushed garlic into a harmonious blend. Let the ingredients meld while preparing other components.
- Vegetable Transformation: Ignite a large wok with vegetable oil over fierce heat. Introduce mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, broccoli, and cabbage, creating a dynamic stir-fry that caramelizes and intensifies the vegetables’ natural flavors. Toss rapidly for 4-5 minutes, maintaining a crisp-tender texture.
- Final Fusion: Cascade the prepared noodles into the sizzling vegetable medley, drizzling the pre-mixed sauce across the ingredients. Vigorously toss and coat every strand and vegetable piece, allowing the flavors to intertwine and heat thoroughly for 2-3 minutes.
- Culinary Presentation: Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, delicate green onion ribbons, or fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately, capturing the peak of aromatic and textural perfection.
Notes
- Cook lo mein noodles just until al dente to prevent mushiness and maintain a perfect chewy texture.
- Stir-fry vegetables quickly on high heat to preserve their vibrant colors, nutrients, and maintain a crisp-tender bite.
- Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors and prevent separation during cooking.
- Easily make this dish gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce, or add protein like tofu, chicken, or shrimp for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg