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lo mein

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kathy W
New Carlisle, OH

As a main dish, this is always a hit. You can add whatever vegetables and as many as you like.

(1 rating)
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For lo mein

  • 1/2 c
    carrots, thin sliced
  • 1/2 c
    sugar snaps, sliced into bite sized pieces
  • 5
    green onions, sliced
  • 8 oz
    mushrooms, quartered
  • 8 oz
    mung beans sprouts
  • vegetable oil
  • you can add other veggies: bite sized pieces of bell pepper, zucchini, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts
  • 2 pkg
    lo mein noodles or 1 box (16 oz) spaghetti, cooked according to package directions, drained and rinsed in cold water. set aside
  • SAUCE
  • 3 - 4 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 4 Tbsp
    tamari
  • 1/2 tsp
    grated fresh ginger, optional

How To Make lo mein

  • 1
    Combine tamari, sugar and ginger and set aside.
  • 2
    Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse and set aside until veggies are done.
  • 3
    Stir fry vegetables in oil until tender crisp. Add half of the sauce, mixing well. Remove from wok to a large bowl and set aside.
  • 4
    Add a little more oil to the wok. Add drained noodles; mix to coat with oil and separate. Heat through, then add rest of sauce. Mix well.
  • 5
    Add veggies. Toss to mix. Serve.
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