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Lo Mein
A delicious and easy Chinese noodle stir-fry with tender meat, crunchy vegetables, and a flavorful soy sauce-based seasoning.
Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
25
minutes
minutes
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Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Keyword:
Chinese noodles, Lo Mein, quick dinner, stir-fried noodles
Servings:
4
people
Ingredients
4
cups
cooked Chinese noodles
or very thin spaghetti, rinsed and drained
12
oz.
diced cooked meat
beef, chicken, or pork
1
package frozen French-style green beans
thawed
2
cups
fresh bean sprouts
3
scallions
chopped
1
slice
ginger
shredded
1
clove
garlic
minced
1
teaspoon
MSG
Accent (optional)
1
teaspoon
sugar
1/4
cup
soy sauce
3/4
cup
vegetable oil
1/4
teaspoon
sesame oil
2
tablespoons
sherry
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix MSG (if using), sugar, and soy sauce. Set aside.
Cook the Vegetables:
Heat a wok or pan until hot and dry.
Add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and all the sesame oil.
Add ginger and garlic, stir-frying until aromatic.
Add green beans, bean sprouts, and scallions. Stir-fry for 1 minute over high heat.
Pour in sherry, cover, and cook for 1 more minute.
Remove vegetables, drain, and set aside.
Cook the Noodles:
Heat the wok again and add the remaining vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add cooked noodles and stir constantly for 2–3 minutes to coat them with oil.
Combine & Serve:
Add cooked meat and reserved vegetables, mixing thoroughly.
Pour in reserved soy sauce mixture and stir until noodles are evenly coated.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Can substitute
tofu or mushrooms
for a vegetarian version.
Try adding carrots, bell peppers, or cabbage for extra crunch.