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15 Minute Lo Mein Recipe

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This quick and easy 15 Minute Lo Mein recipe delivers a delicious, savory noodle dish perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender ramen noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and a flavorful homemade sauce, it combines the classic Asian flavors of soy, oyster sauce, and sesame oil for a satisfying meal that can be customized with your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce (substitute regular soy sauce if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (substitute regular soy sauce if needed)
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, grated (optional)

Noodles and Vegetables

  • 4-6 ounces uncooked ramen noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 green onions, chopped (separate white parts from green parts)
  • 2-3 cups julienne cut or chopped vegetables (carrots, red peppers, cabbage, bok choy, mushrooms, broccoli)
  • 1-2 tablespoons mirin

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a jar, shake together the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, sugar, and grated garlic if using. This will create a rich, flavorful sauce for your lo mein.
  2. Cook the Noodles: Boil the ramen noodles according to the package instructions until just tender. Drain the noodles well and set them aside to prevent them from overcooking.
  3. Stir-fry Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the green onions and the chopped or julienned vegetables. Stir-fry until the vegetables are fork-tender, about 5 minutes, ensuring they maintain some crunch.
  4. Deglaze and Combine: Add 1-2 tablespoons of mirin to the hot pan to loosen any browned bits stuck to the bottom; this adds extra flavor. Then add the cooked noodles.
  5. Toss with Sauce: Pour about half of the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together in the hot pan to evenly coat the noodles. Add more sauce if desired, aiming for a medium brown color on the noodles—not too light or dark.
  6. Finish and Serve: Top the lo mein with the green parts of the chopped green onions for freshness and garnish. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute ramen noodles with other thin noodles like spaghetti or lo mein noodles if unavailable.
  • Customize the vegetable mix based on what is in season or your preferences.
  • Adjust the amount of sauce according to your taste; adding more soy sauce increases saltiness, so add gradually.
  • Adding garlic is optional but enhances the flavor depth.
  • Mirin can be substituted with a small amount of white wine or a pinch of sugar mixed with water if unavailable.

Find it online: https://recipethrive.com/15-minute-lo-mein-recipe/