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Vegetable Lo Mein

Few Chinese-American takeout dishes are as reliable as Vegetable Lo Mein: chewy noodles tossed with crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Total: 25 min

25Minutes

4Servings

4.7Rating

EasyLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

Ready in about 25 minutes from start to finish.
Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
A short, straightforward ingredient list with no special equipment needed.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

1 lb lo mein noodles
3 tbsp oil
3 cups mixed vegetables (cabbage, carrot, snow peas)
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp ginger minced
For sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

255Calories

5gFat

42gCarbs

10gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Cook the noodles according to the package, then drain and toss with a little oil so they do not stick.
Step 2
Whisk the sauce ingredients together.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a wok over high. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add the vegetables and stir-fry 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 5
Add the noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss 2 minutes until everything is coated and hot.
Step 6
Serve immediately.

Cook's tips

Keep the oil between batches at the target temperature; frying too many pieces at once cools the oil and makes the coating greasy instead of crisp.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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