Best 6 Anything Lo Mein Recipes

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Lo mein is a classic Chinese noodle dish that is stir-fried with vegetables, protein, and a flavorful sauce. It is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants and is also easy to make at home. This article provides three delicious lo mein recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes.

The first recipe is a traditional lo mein made with chicken, vegetables, and a soy sauce-based sauce. The second recipe is a vegetarian lo mein with tofu, vegetables, and a peanut sauce. The third recipe is a spicy lo mein with shrimp, vegetables, and a spicy chili sauce. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. Whether you are a meat-eater, a vegetarian, or a fan of spicy food, there is a lo mein recipe in this article that you will enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LO MEIN NOODLES



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This was a blend of multiple lo mein recipes I found. Add your favorite meat for a main dish, or make as a side dish to your favorite homemade chinese dinner. If you use meat, cook the meat in the pan first, and then pull out and set aside.

Provided by SarBetEns

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 large carrots, cut into large matchsticks
½ sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Rinse spaghetti with cold water to cool; drain.
  • Whisk soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, and ground ginger together in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, sweet onion, and green onion in the hot oil until slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes; add spaghetti and sauce mixture. Continue to cook, tossing to mix, until the noodles and sauce are hot, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 798 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

ANYTHING LO MEIN



Anything Lo Mein image

This is my family's favorite Lo Mein recipe. We love the versatility. Add any veggies or meat you want.

Provided by PcuIcuRn

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb linguine (or any long pasta you like)
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced (optional)
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot (optional)
1 cup broccoli floret (optional)
1 cup sugar snap pea, halved (optional)
1/2 head bok choy, cut
1 -1 1/4 lb shrimp or 1 -1 1/4 lb pork, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain out the water. Rinse the noodles with cold water, drain them well, and then set them aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Then set the sauce aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the ginger for 30 seconds. Then add the onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and carrots and stir-fry 2 minutes more. Finally, add the broccoli, pea pods, and bok choy. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2 more minutes, then transfer them to a plate.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add chicken (or other meat) and stir-fry it until it's no longer pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked noodles, vegetables, and sauce. Turn the heat down to medium.
  • Using two spatulas or wooden spoons, lightly toss the mixture until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 631.9, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5, Protein 23.4

CLASSIC LO MEIN (NOODLES)



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I love this deceptively simple dish. If you have all the ingredients, you can have a plate of delicious noodles on the table within 15 to 20 minutes, with prep included. There really isn't such a thing as a "lo mein" noodle, so don't try to find it on the shelf. You want to buy an egg noodle or pasta that's relatively thin and has some tooth. Some common names will be lo mein, chow mein, egg noodles or pancit noodles. Most markets have Japanese yaki soba noodles in the cold case, and those would work perfectly. Spaghetti or fettuccini cooked al dente and rinsed in cold water and drained in a colander will also make a great lo mein. The traditional difference between lo mein and chow mein is that lo mein is a soft noodle with some gravy, and chow mein is a crispy fried noodle tossed with or smothered in sauce. This has become very convoluted over the 200 years Chinese food has existed in America, with regional evolutions. Another tip: Although sesame oil is a fat and you would assume it should be used to start the stir-fry, I want you to treat it like a sauce. Sesame oil has incredible aroma and flavor but burns at a low temp. Add it to a sauce instead and use a high-temp oil like canola or peanut for cooking.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons (45 ml) oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons (45 ml) cooking oil, such as canola or peanut oil
2 teaspoons (10 grams) minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons (11 grams) thinly sliced ginger
1/2 pound (250 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
3 cups (750 grams) fresh lo mein noodles (see Cook's Note)
1/4 pound (125 grams) baby bok choy, bottoms removed
3 scallions, cut into 1 1/2-inch (4-cm) pieces

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, stir together the oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken stock and cornstarch in a small bowl and reserve.
  • Heat a wok or large, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat and add the cooking oil. Once you see wisps of white smoke, add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until light brown and fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until medium, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the noodles and bok choy and cook, stirring and tossing, until the bok choy starts to soften and turn bright green, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the sauce; allow the sauce to coat all the ingredients and start to simmer, about 1 more minute.
  • Cook, stirring and tossing, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 more minute, and the sauce starts to bubble into a glaze. Top with the scallions and serve hot.

EVERYTHING LO MEIN



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 rounded tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons dark soy, eyeball it
3 tablespoons water, eyeball it
2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it
1 pound spaghetti
Salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
3 chicken breast cutlets, thinly sliced into strips
3 thin cut pork chops, thinly sliced into strips
Black pepper
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 inches fresh ginger, chopped or grated
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 scallions, cut into 3-inch lengths then sliced lengthwise
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into quarters, seeded, then sliced
1 small can sliced water chestnuts
2 cups fresh bean sprouts, 4 generous handfuls or 1/2 pound shredded cabbage, your choice

Steps:

  • Mix together sauce ingredients and reserve.
  • Bring pasta water to a boil, salt water and cook spaghetti to al dente.
  • While pasta cooks, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large, nonstick skillet over high heat. When oil ripples, add beaten eggs and scramble them to light golden brown, remove and reserve.
  • Season the meat with salt, pepper and coriander. Heat the remaining vegetable oil to a ripple, then add meat and stir-fry 4 minutes, push meat to the side and add ginger, garlic and veggies. Stir-fry veggies 2 minutes, then drain and add pasta and eggs back to skillet. Pour sauce over the spaghetti and toss to combine. Turn off pan. Toss 30 seconds and let the liquids absorb.

BASIC LO MEIN



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This recipe shows for pork, but you can add thinly sliced beef, chicken, or even use shrimp. You can also add just vegetables for a vegetable lo mein. It's very versatile.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Chinese

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 dash hot sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 carrot, julienned
8 ounces lean pork tenderloin, sliced in very thin strips
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup peas
2 -4 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
8 ounces linguine, cooked (or spaghetti or fetuccini)

Steps:

  • Mix all sauce ingredients and set aside. To a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots and stir fry for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add pork and continue to saute' 2-3 more minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium high and add mushrooms, green onion, garlic, and ginger. saute' 2-3 more minutes. Add linguini and sauce and stir fry until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Serve immidiately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 549.6, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 12.2

EVERYTHING LO MEIN



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Categories     Sauce     Fry     Boil

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 rounded tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons tamari (eyeball it)
2 teaspoons hot sauce (eyeball it)
Salt
1 pound spaghetti
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs, beaten
3 chicken breast cutlets, sliced into thin strips
3 thin-cut pork chops, sliced into thin strips
Black pepper
2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped or grated
6 scallions,cut into 3-inch lengths, then sliced lengthwise
1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into quarters, seeded, then sliced
1 small can sliced water chestnuts, chopped
2 cups fresh bean sprouts, 4 generous handfuls, or 1/2 pound packaged shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • Mix together the hoisin, tamari, hot sauce, and about 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and reserve.
  • Bring a big pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Salt the water, add the pasta, and cook to al dente.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, once around the pan, in a large, nonstick skillet over high heat. When the oil ripples, add the beaten eggs and scramble them to light golden brown. Remove to a plate and reserve.
  • Season the meat strips with salt, pepper, and the coriander. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a ripple over high heat, then add the meat and stir-fry for 4 minutes. Push the meat to the sides of the skillet and add the garlic, ginger, scallions, shiitakes, bell peppers, water chestnuts, and bean sprouts or cabbage. Stir-fry the veggies for 2 minutes, then add the drained pasta and the eggs to the skillet. Pour the reserved sauce over the lo mein and toss it to combine. Turn off the heat. Toss for 30 seconds and let the pasta absorb all of the liquids. Taste it to adjust the seasonings. Yum-o! You're not getting this off of any take-out menu!

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Be sure to drain them well before adding them to the sauce.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the lo mein. This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry the noodles and vegetables.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat. This will help to sear the vegetables and noodles and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the vegetables and cook until they are tender-crisp. Do not overcook them, or they will become mushy.
  • Add the noodles and sauce to the skillet or wok. Stir-fry until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Serve the lo mein immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Lo mein is a classic Chinese dish that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, give lo mein a try!

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