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15-MINUTE LO MEIN

15-Minute Lo Mein: Easy Noodles That Feel Like Takeout

Delight in a quick, budget-friendly 15-Minute Lo Mein that captures the essence of takeout.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Egg Noodles Swap with rice noodles for a gluten-free twist.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Carrots Sliced.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Sliced.
  • 2 cups Cabbage Sliced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 stalks Green Onion Chopped; use green tops.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce Or regular soy sauce for less sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Adjust amount to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1/4 cup Water Use as needed to thin sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 1 tbsp Corn Starch For thickening.
  • 1/4 tsp White Pepper Black pepper can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce Use mushroom sauce for vegetarian/vegan.

Equipment

  • wok
  • Large pot
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the carrots, yellow onion, and cabbage into thin strips and mince the garlic. Chop the green onions, separating the green tops from the white bottoms. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, water, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the egg noodles. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Add minced garlic, sliced carrots, and yellow onion. Sauté for about 2 minutes. Then add cabbage and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Add the drained noodles and prepared sauce to the wok, along with the green onion tops. Stir for about 1 minute until well-coated and heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Prep all ingredients ahead of starting for faster cooking. Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce levels according to taste preferences.

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