Lo mein is a classic Chinese noodle dish that is made with wheat noodles, vegetables, and meat. It is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants and is also a common takeout option. There are many different variations of lo mein, but the most common ingredients include noodles, vegetables such as bok choy, carrots, and celery, and meat such as chicken, pork, or shrimp. The noodles are typically cooked in a soy sauce-based sauce, and the dish is often garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
In this article, we will provide two recipes for lo mein: one with pork and one with vegetables. The pork lo mein recipe is a classic dish that is sure to please everyone. The vegetable lo mein recipe is a great option for vegetarians or those who are looking for a lighter meal. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes.
**Pork Lo Mein Recipe**
Ingredients:
* 1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced into thin strips
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
* 1 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 onion, sliced
* 1 red bell pepper, sliced
* 1 green bell pepper, sliced
* 1 head of bok choy, chopped
* 12 ounces lo mein noodles, cooked according to package directions
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil
* Green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the pork, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Toss to coat.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork and cook until browned.
4. Add the onion, bell peppers, and bok choy and cook until softened.
5. Add the lo mein noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to combine.
6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
**Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe**
Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 onion, sliced
* 1 red bell pepper, sliced
* 1 green bell pepper, sliced
* 1 head of bok choy, chopped
* 12 ounces lo mein noodles, cooked according to package directions
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil
* Green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion, bell peppers, and bok choy and cook until softened.
3. Add the lo mein noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to combine.
4. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
PORK LO MEIN
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes less than the label directs. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over a high heat. Add the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pork to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining sesame oil to the wok. Add the cabbage, bell peppers, snow peas, garlic powder, chile paste and half of the scallions; cook, tossing every 20 seconds, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes total.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, stock and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the wok and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
- Return the pork to the wok, add the noodles and toss with the vegetables and the sauce. Garnish with the sesame seeds and remaining scallions.
LO MEIN WITH PORK
Better than take out, this dish has a garlic-and-ginger sauce that's practically addictive. It's even easier to make when you use leftovers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook noodles, according to package instructions; drain. In a large skillet or wok, heat 3 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute. Add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly, until beginning to soften, 4 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add snow peas and cook until crisp and bright green, 2 minutes. Add noodles, pork, and soy sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until noodles are coated with sauce and pork is warmed through, 2 minutes. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 g, Fat 38 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g
ROAST PORK LO MEIN
Our pork lo mein recipe is the real deal, made the same way we cooked it in our family's Chinese restaurant. Use Chinese BBQ pork from a restaurant/roast meat shop, or make your own with our recipe!
Provided by Bill
Categories Noodles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Prepare the lo mein sauce by combining the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, hot water, sugar, salt, white pepper, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare the roast pork/char siu, garlic, and all the vegetables (the carrot, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, napa cabbage, snow peas, and bean sprouts, if using) so they are ready for cooking.
- If using cooked lo mein noodles, rinse them under hot tap water to loosen them and drain thoroughly. If using uncooked noodles, cook them according to package instructions until al dente, rinse in cold water to get rid of excess starch, and drain thoroughly. Set aside.
- Place your wok over medium heat. Add the oil and garlic. After 10 seconds, add the carrots, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and sliced mushrooms. Increase the heat to high, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the roast pork, and stir-fry for another 20 seconds, and then add the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok.
- Give everything a quick stir, and add the napa cabbage and the lo mein noodles. They should be warm or at room temperature, and not stuck together! (If they are, just rinse them again in warm water to loosen them up.)
- Pour your pre-mixed sauce evenly over the noodles, and stir-fry with a scooping motion for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce is evenly distributed, making sure to scrape the bottom of the wok to prevent the noodles from sticking. High heat and a well-seasoned wok should also prevent sticking.
- Next, add the snow peas, mung bean sprouts (if using), and scallions. Continue stir-frying until the noodles are heated through and everything is thoroughly mixed. If the lo mein becomes sticky, add 2 or more tablespoons of water until they loosen up.
- Give your lo mein a quick taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Add more salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, or white pepper according to your own personal preference.
- Plate your roast pork lo mein and serve it with homemade chili oil or your favorite hot sauce on the side!
PORK AND VEGETABLE LO MEIN
Traditional Asian flavors combine for a super supper that will please the whole family. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Add pepper flakes if desired; set aside., Stir-fry pork in oil in a large skillet or wok for 4-6 minutes or until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm. Stir-fry onion for 2 minutes. Add broccoli mixture; stir-fry 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Stir in peas. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Drain spaghetti. Add pork and spaghetti to the pan; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
PORK LO MEIN
Forget fast food! You can put an Asian-style supper on the table in under 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Trim fat from pork. Cut pork with grain into 2x1-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices (pork is easier to cut if partially frozen, about 1 1/2 hours). Remove strings from pea pods.
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling. Add pea pods, carrots and linguine; heat to boiling. Boil 2 to 3 minutes or just until linguine is tender; drain.
- In small bowl, mix broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, gingerroot and garlic.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork and onion; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. Stir broth mixture; stir into pork mixture. Stir in pea pods, carrots and linguine. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with sesame seed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg
PORK LO MEIN
Had some left over pork and was planning on making pork chop suey, but we had rice for the last two nights so I decided to make pork lo mein, but none of the recipes on Zaar really fit the ingredients that I had so I came up with this which is a variation of a couple of recipes I found here. My daughter thought it was great. Hope you enjoy it.
Provided by LARavenscroft
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
- 2. Add onion, carrots, red pepper, broccoli, garlic, and ginger. Stir fry until tender crisp.
- 3. Add cooked pork roast, spaghetti, and water chestnuts, and cayenne pepper, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
- 4. Wisk together remaining ingredients, add to skillet or wok and cook until thickened.
PORK AND EGG LO MEIN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the cooking water, then drain the noodles and rinse under cold water. Meanwhile, mix the soy sauce and oyster sauce in a small bowl. Put the pork in another bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce mixture. Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggs; cook, without stirring, until set, 1 minute. Flip and cook 30 seconds, then transfer to a cutting board and cut into strips. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in the skillet. Add the pork and stir-fry until golden but not fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the scallions, ginger and garlic to the skillet and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the broccoli slaw and bell pepper and stir-fry 4 more minutes. Return the pork to the skillet and add the noodles, the reserved cooking water and the remaining soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry until the pork is cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Stir in the egg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 164 milligrams, Sodium 1466 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 5 grams
ROAST PORK LO MEIN
Provided by Diana Kuan
Categories Wok Pork Stir-Fry Dinner Lunar New Year Noodle Dairy Free Tree Nut Free
Yield serves 4 as part of a multicourse meal
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, or the minimum amount of time suggested by the package. Drain the noodles, rinse under cold water, and drain again, shaking well to remove excess water. Return the noodles to the pot, toss with the sesame oil until the noodles are well coated, and set aside.
- 2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, and honey. Set aside.
- 3. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until a bead of water sizzles and evaporates on contact. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallions and stir-fry until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4. Add the noodles and pork. Pour in the sauce mixture and toss with tongs or chopsticks until the noodles and pork are heated through and well coated with sauce. Transfer to a platter and serve.
PORK LO MEIN
Make and share this Pork Lo Mein recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mielhollinger
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook pork, mushrooms, carrot, sweet pepper, and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
- Drain off fat.
- Stir cornstarch into meat mixture.
- Stir in broth, soy sauce, gingerroot, crushed red pepper, and curry powder.
- Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- Cook and stir for two minutes more.
- Stir in cooked pasta, bean sprouts, and 1/2 cup green onions; heat through.
PORK LO MEIN
The trick to this recipe is "drying out" the noodles, more work but makes a big difference in the finished recipe. You don't have to dry the noodles if you don't want to. This recipe is for a large amount because I freeze some for a later meal. Please feel free to downsize your servings. The amount of servings and cook time are approximate depending on how big of a batch you make.
Provided by Mainely Debbie
Categories Spaghetti
Time 3h30m
Yield 24-36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix spaghetti with the soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil and oyster sauce making sure to mix it well.
- Spray a large cookie sheet with Pam spray and cover the pan with a layer of the spaghetti and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes turning the spaghetti every 10 minutes until it "drys out", you will see the difference. Continue until all the pasta has been dryed out.
- Stir fry the pork loin that has been sliced into strips in vegetable oil,.
- remove and set aside. Use your favorite teriyaki recipe for the pork.
- Stir fry the onion and mushrooms in vegetable oil along with the garlic and ginger paste available in the Asian dept. of grocery store until soft.
- Add the rest of the vegetables mixing well and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add vegetables and pork to spaghetti mix and mix together well making sure everything is evenly distributed.
- Great for OAMC.
- Enjoy.
BASIC LO MEIN
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
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
AUTHENTIC PORK LO MEIN - CHINESE
My friends mom is Chinese and living in Hong Kong, and she sent my friend this family recipe, at my request, because I couldn't find a good one on the internet, and I asked him if his mom had a special recipe. If you love Lo Mein and want to make an authentic Chinese recipe for it, then this is it! You can find the noodles in your neighborhood Asian Market and maybe in the International section of your local supermarket. If you can't find fresh (chinese) noodles, then use the dry noodles. Rice wine should not be confused with sake, although sake is certainly rice wine. The two are made very differently, and the recipe below is for rice wine NOT Sake. You may substitute Mirin, which is a Japanese sweet cooking wine. You can change this up and make Shrimp, Chicken, or Beef Lo Mein by using either fresh whole shrimp, fresh chicken pieces or beef strips in place of the tenderloin. Cooking time includes marinating time. To poster Chef #868046, I am not sure what you mean when you say this isn't "authentic", because in my eyes it definately is. Furthermore, if you knew green peppers weren't "authentic" then why did you put them in your dish? Also, if you thought this recipe wasn't "authentic", and knew what the ingredients were supposed to be, why did you bother to make my recipe? I would have asked you in an email, but your not accepting mail, and since you just joined yesterday and this was your first review, I am assuming your not really interested in what I have to say anyway :) But I feel better after having said it, and with that said, those that try it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Cut pork into thin strips, and then into pieces. Mix with meat marinade for 30 minutes.
- Slice mushrooms, bamboo shoots, red pepper and zucchini into thin strips. Mix sauce.
- Parboil noodles for 3 minutes. Rinse and drain.
- Bring another pot of water to boil, and keep hot.
- Heat 2 T. oil in wok. Stir fry all vegetables together for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle on a little salt and 1 teaspoons of sugar. Set aside.
- Add 2 T. oil, and stir fry pork until done.
- Add sauce mixture. Stir until thickened.
- Add the vegetables. Stir until well mixed.
- Put noodles into hot pot of water for 10-15 seconds, just to heat. Drain.
- Put back in pot, and add seasonings to noodles .
- Serve meat and vegetables over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1588.4, Fat 63, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 265.3, Sodium 2403, Carbohydrate 191.9, Fiber 12, Sugar 15, Protein 64.1
QUICK PORK LO MEIN
This colorful main dish with crispy snow peas and baby carrots is a favorite with Denise DuBois of Coral Springs, Florida. "It's quick, healthy and the variety is endless," she notes. "I sometimes use chicken, mushrooms, bean sprouts and cashews!" TIP: Denise sometimes serves her Lo Mein over rice or spaghetti.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the gravy mix, cornstarch, 1 cup water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the pork, garlic, ginger and pepper in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry carrots in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add peas; stir-fry 4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Return pork to the pan; heat through., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil; add ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet or save for another use). Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Serve with pork mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken.
- If you don't have oyster sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or fish sauce.
- Add a teaspoon of sesame oil to the lo mein for extra flavor.
- If you like your lo mein spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the pork and add extra vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers.
- If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet or Dutch oven.
Conclusion:
Lo mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or pork, and it's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.
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