Lo Mein

Name: Lo Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 oz egg lo mein noodles; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 2 cups napa cabbage, shredded; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp dark soy sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 4 green onions, chopped

Tender egg noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a savory soy sauce blend.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz egg lo mein noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 cup carrots, julienned
2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

Cook 8 oz egg lo mein noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp dark soy sauce, and 2 tsp toasted sesame oil.
3

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
4

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5

Add 2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup julienned carrots, and 2 cups shredded napa cabbage, stir-frying for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
6

Add cooked egg lo mein noodles and the sauce mixture, tossing for 2 minutes until hot and evenly coated.
7

Stir in 4 chopped green onions and remove from heat to serve.

Questions

Can I make Lo Mein gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz egg lo mein noodles, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp dark soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Lo Mein keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Lo Mein?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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