The 30-Minute Authentic Lo Mein Recipe (2024)

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The very best and easy authentic lo mein recipe is what you need to fix your dinner or lunch under 30 mins! Stir-fry vegetables, amazing lo mein sauce mix all tossed together with lo mein egg noodles make the best restaurant style dinner and even better than takeout menu dish- this best authentic lo mein noodles you can have any time.This recipe will get you the best lo mein sauce recipe along with easiest vegetable lo mein recipe ever!




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If you love Chinese takeout then this very authentic lo mein recipe is what you need to quick fix your dinner/lunch ,under total of 30 mins and you are sorted!


I like to fix quick dinner,after whole days work and chores,all I look forward to is quick and easy dinner on our dining table.


I have shared a lot of easy dinner recipes before too. One of the most famous recipes on my website is Chicken Lo Mein!


Here is the link to this recipes Pinterest Pin,you can save it and try later-it's been loved by a lot of people. Chicken Lo Mein recipe.


Also if you are Olive Garden fan then this Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is just like from restaurant and so easy to put together. This recipe's Pinterest Pin is shared- Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo.



So coming back to our topic: Here I have shared some information related our Veggie Lo Mein recipe.

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What is the difference between lo mein and chow mein?


Both the chow mein and lo mein dishes that are served in most American-Asian/Chinese restaurants are chinese noodle dishes.


The main difference in lo mein and chow mein are the ways in which they are prepared.


Chow Mein:

  • Uses flat egg noodles,which are crisp fried or stir fried till crisp.
  • The sauce is almost same in both the noodles preparations.
  • Also the vegetable choice is similar but you can always vary the dishes with addition of protein of your choice.
  • The noodles are par-boiled and then stir-fried till crisp and served along with stir-fried veggies,chicken/shrimp/pork or any other protein choice.


Lo Mein:

  • Uses egg noodles,round and chewy texture noodles.
  • Here the noodles need to be boiled and then used in the dish.
  • The final dish soft and chewy noodles,compared to chow mein where the noodles are crisp pan fried.
  • In this dish the noodles are soft which soak up most of the sauce,not stir-fried but tossed with sauce and cooked noodles.

Lo mein noodle ingredients:


The two most important ingredients in Lo mein or chow mein are the noodles and sauce mix.

The sauce mix is the most important ingredient that will decide the final dish flavor.

Lo mein Noodle ingredients are mentioned under:

  • Egg Noodles: Soft,round,chewy noodles are the best choice for this dish.
  • But if you can't find these egg noodles for lo mein then you can use any noodles as per availability.
  • Even ramen noodles would do too.
  • Sauce Mix: Here the easy sauce mix is the most important ingredient in the recipe. The sauce defines how the final taste of the dish would be.
  • I have not added oyster sauce or fish sauce but you can add too.
  • Vegetable Choice: I have added celery,bell peppers, scallions,carrots,onion. But you can also add snap peas,broccoli too.

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What is lo mein sauce made of?

To make the delicious homemade noodles, I have made a delicious lo mein sauce mix.

The sauce mix contains dark soy sauce,light soy sauce,sesame oil,vinegar,sriracha,sugar,vegetable stock. Mix this and keep aside till you need this sauce.

In the sauce mix you can also add oyster sauce and fish sauce if you are fine with the addition of these sauces.

What noodles are used in lo mein?

The best noodles used in the lo mein recipe is egg noodles but if you do not find them close to you then you can even try any chinese egg noodles or even ramen noodles too.

For Lo mein the ideal noodles are round,soft,chewy noodles which are boiled and then used in the recipe to be tossed with veggies and sauce mix.

How to make authentic lo mein recipe from scratch:

  • Firstly, cook the noodles as per package instructions. Toss them with little oil and keep aside so that they should not stick together.
  • In a mixing bowl,add the ingredients for the lo mein sauce and mix well.

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  • In a large wok/pan, add oil and add the ginger and garlic.Once its hot,fry it till starts browning.

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  • Add the vegetables and start frying them on medium to high heat. Make sure they don't burn.
  • Reduce the heat and add the noodles and sauce mix. Increase the heat again and start tossing everything so that everything is mixed well.

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  • Add the scallions and adjust salt and toss further.

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  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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What vegetables can be used in lo mein?

You can use all kind of vegetables that you or your family loves.

In this recipe I have used:

  • Red Sweet Onion
  • Red and Green Bell Peppers
  • Celery
  • Scallions
  • Carrot

You can also try adding:

  • Snow Peas
  • Broccoli
  • Bok Choy
  • Spinach

More information you will find Here

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More Quick / Easy Dinner ideas that you will love:

  • Mushroom Pasta
  • Olive Garden Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
  • Best Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
  • Easy Shrimp Fajitas(Best Skillet Shrimp Fajitas)
  • Best Shrimp Quesadilla

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Published 05/26/2019
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The very best and easy authentic lo mein recipe is what you need to fix your dinner or lunch under 30 mins! Stir-fry vegetables, amazing sauce mix all tossed together with egg noodles make the best restaurant style dinner and even better than takeout menu dish!

Ingredients

  • 4 oz/ 150 Grams of Lo Mein NoodlesThe 30-Minute Authentic Lo Mein Recipe (11)
  • For Lo Mein Sauce:
  • 1.5 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce The 30-Minute Authentic Lo Mein Recipe (12)
  • 1 Tbsp Light Soy SauceThe 30-Minute Authentic Lo Mein Recipe (13)
  • 1/2 Tbsp Sesame OilThe 30-Minute Authentic Lo Mein Recipe (14)
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha or more as per spice preference
  • 2 tsp Sugar or Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp White Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable StockThe 30-Minute Authentic Lo Mein Recipe (15) / Water
  • For Lo Mein Stir-fry:
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame OilThe 30-Minute Authentic Lo Mein Recipe (16)/ Vegetable Oil or do half-half
  • 2 cloves Garlic,minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger,minced
  • 1 Small Red Sweet Onion,sliced
  • 2 Medium Scallion,1.5 Inch long cut
  • 1/4 Cup Carrot Sticks
  • 1/2 Cup red and Green Bell Pepper,sliced
  • 1/3 Cup Celery chopped/sliced


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Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles as per package instructions and toss in some oil and keep aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl,add the sauce mix and stir well and keep aside.
  3. In a large wok/pan/skillet,add oil.
    When its hot,add the garlic and ginger and fry till fragrant.
    Do not overcook on high heat,it will burn.
  4. On medium heat start adding veggies one by one and keep stir frying them,except reserve some scallion white and green cut for final use.
  5. If more oil is required to adjust then adjust accordingly.
    Add the noodles,toss further.
  6. Add the sauce mix and toss further and cook high heat now till a nice aroma comes from the cooked noodles.
  7. Finally add the scallion reserved pieces and adjust salt.
    Serve while hot!

Yield: 3 Servings
Prep Time: 00:10:00 mins.

Cook time: 00:10:00 mins.
Total time:20 mins.
Tags: chinese food,restaurant style,better than takeout,lo mein recipe,vegetable lo mein



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    Just meMarch 16, 2020 at 3:50 PM

    Used frozen veg. Added PFChangs sauce. Could not be any easier

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      UnknownDecember 30, 2020 at 11:20 AM

      which pfchangs sauce did you use

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    UnknownMarch 21, 2020 at 10:55 AM

    I'm trying to get to the recipe to print and its not allowing me to

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FAQs

What is the sauce in lo mein made of? ›

Most commonly, lo mein involves chicken, beef, pork, turkey, shrimp or tofu. Sauce components: Lo mein sauce is mainly composed of sesame oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce and a dash of sugar. If you like your noodles to have a little heat, you can sprinkle in some red pepper flakes.

What makes lo mein taste like lo mein? ›

Lo mein sauce

The sauce is what makes this dish so addictive. It's a simple umami filled mix of light and dark soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sugar, and a hint of ginger. It's super easy to make a batch of lo mein sauce and keep it in the fridge so you can easily make lo mein whenever the craving hits.

How to make bland lo mein taste better? ›

Consider the following tips for adding an extra kick of flavor:
  1. Add more soy sauce: Soy sauce is a staple ingredient in lo mein noodles. ...
  2. Experiment with spices: Spice up your lo mein noodles by adding spices like garlic powder, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, or Chinese five-spice powder.
Jul 11, 2023

What is the difference between chow mein and lo mein ingredients? ›

Lo mein usually uses the fat, chewy noodles, while chow mein uses the thin type of noodles that sometimes contain egg.” Lo mein uses fresh noodles that are boiled for a few minutes, while chow mein uses dried noodles that are parboiled for five to six minutes.

What makes lo mein taste good? ›

If you find your lo mein noodles to be bland and want to add more flavor, here are some ways to spice them up:
  • Soy Sauce or Tamari: Add a drizzle of soy sauce or tamari to the cooked noodles. ...
  • Sesame Oil: Toss the cooked lo mein noodles with a small amount of toasted sesame oil.
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What is the brown sauce in Chinese food called? ›

There are many Chinese sauces that are brown just a few most common, soy sause, oyster sauce, sweet bean, Hoisin

What are the best noodles to use for lo mein? ›

You want to buy an egg noodle or pasta that's relatively thin and has some tooth. Some common names will be lo mein, chow mein, egg noodles or pancit noodles. Most markets have Japanese yaki soba noodles in the cold case, and those would work perfectly.

What gives lo mein its smoky flavor? ›

The best kind of restaurant-style stir-fried lo mein is subtle in flavor, with plenty of wok hei, the smoky flavor that results from the powerful flame of a restaurant wok burner licking up and over the back of the wok, singeing the oil and noodles.

How do you thicken lo mein sauce? ›

Cornstarch! In his book How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, Mark Bittman recommends mixing 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch with the same amount of water, and tossing this into the stir fry just when it's almost done. It thickens in seconds, picking up the flavors of everything already in the dish and coating evenly.

What do they put in Chinese food to make it taste better? ›

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that has been widely used for roughly 100 years ( 1 ). In addition to being naturally present in certain foods, it's a common food additive in Chinese recipes, canned vegetables and soups, and other processed goods.

Why does lo mein hurt my stomach? ›

Chinese food and soups contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) as the main addictive ingredient. A sensitive individual may suffer from headache, giddiness, sweating, abdominal pain, and urticaria within a few hours of consumption of MSG.

Can you use spaghetti noodles as lo mein? ›

15 Minute Lo Mein! Made with just soy sauce, sesame oil, a pinch of sugar, ramen noodles or spaghetti noodles, and any veggies or protein you like. SO YUMMY!

What are the thin Chinese noodles called? ›

The term vermicelli encompasses a broad category of thin Asian noodles. The noodle must have a diameter of less than 0.06 inches (1.5 mm) to be classified as vermicelli. The most popular type of Asian vermicelli noodle is rice vermicelli.

Is lo mein Chinese or Japanese? ›

Lo mein (traditional Chinese: 撈麵/撈麪; simplified Chinese: 捞面; Cantonese Yale: lou1 min6; pinyin: lāo miàn) is a Chinese dish with noodles. It often contains vegetables and some type of meat or seafood, usually beef, chicken, pork, or shrimp.

What are the crunchy Chinese noodles called? ›

Mein gon (面干 miàn-gān), informally referred to as crunchy noodles or crunchy chow mein, are a type of noodle-shaped cracker (or dried biscuit) used in American Chinese cuisine.

What is the Chinese brown sauce made of? ›

Chicken Broth Version: Combine 1 cup chicken broth (or chicken stock), 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or potato starch) in a saucepan. Mix evenly and make sure there are no lumps. Bring to a boil and keep stirring during cooking.

What is the difference between chow mein and lo mein sauce? ›

Meanwhile, vegetables and meat or seafood are stir-fried, then everything gets tossed together with a sauce before serving. (That's another distinction between chow mein and lo mein: Lo mein is a saucy dish, while chow mein is typically drier or less liquid-y.)

What can I substitute for oyster sauce? ›

What Are Some Good Oyster Sauce Substitutes?
  • Fish Sauce. Fish sauce makes a great substitute because of the flavor backbone similarities. ...
  • Hoisin Sauce. ...
  • Soy Sauce. ...
  • Teriyaki Sauce. ...
  • Black Bean Paste. ...
  • Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce) ...
  • Mushroom Broth. ...
  • Worcestershire Sauce with Soy Sauce and Sugar.

What sauce do Chinese restaurants use? ›

Soy sauce has been used in Chinese cooking for over 1,000 years. This classic dipping sauce is a staple in Chinese restaurants, as it is served with dim sum dishes and is used together with vinegar, ginger, and chili oil.

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