Description
A quick and easy plain lo mein recipe that uses simple ingredients for a savory flavor, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lo mein noodles (or 12 oz dried egg noodles, cooked al dente)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for tossing noodles)
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (for color, optional)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, but highly recommended for flavor)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (to add at the end of the sauce)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated or minced)
- 2 green onions (sliced, white and green parts separated)
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook dried noodles to al dente, or loosen fresh noodles in hot water. Toss with 1 tbsp oil to stop them sticking. Drain well.
- Prepare the Lo Mein Sauce: Mix light soy, dark soy, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Stir cornstarch into 2 tbsp water to make a slurry. Add sesame oil last.
- Stir-fry the Lo Mein: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wide pan or wok. Fry garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 20–30 seconds. Add the white parts of the green onion. Add noodles and pour the sauce. Toss quickly to coat the noodles.
- Serve: Turn off heat and stir in the green onion tops. Serve hot on a plate with sliced green onion on top.
Notes
For a meat-forward version, add cooked shrimp, thin-sliced beef, or shredded chicken. This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg