Because it includes more vegetables than typical takeout, this home-cooked version of beef lo mein tastes even better than Chinese takeout. It’s also easy to make. If you love lo mein, it’s a must-try recipe!.
Note: Although this recipe was first published on November 13, 2013, it has since been updated with a better, retested version, a video, step-by-step photos, nutrition data, and more. Enjoy!.
What goes in Lo Mein Noodles
Here’s what goes into the noodles (see below for sauce):
• For takeout style lo mein noodles, use freshly made yellow noodles that are about 3mm / 1/8′′ thick (these are typically referred to as “egg noodles”). The ones you find in the fridge section of grocery stores (in Australia, look for it in the pasta section of the fridge) are what I mean when I say “fresh.” The chewy, slippery texture of takeout noodles is present in these noodles.
The second-best option is dried or vacuum-packed “fresh” egg noodles.
However, you can also make lo mein with any type of noodle, including thick, thin, fresh, dried, egg, or rice, ramen, spaghetti, or other long pasta. This will be delicious with ANY type of noodles (or pasta – trust me, no one will know!) because Lo Mein doesn’t discriminate.
• For protein, choose from tofu, chicken, pork, beef, or turkey. The recipe includes instructions on how to prepare each of these, and hard tofu is delicious in this.
• As for vegetables, I used carrots, green onions, and bell peppers. Use any combination of five cups (packed) of vegetables. Also included in the flavor base are half an onion and some garlic.
How To Make This Lo Mein
We’re talking three easy steps for perfection:
You can use almost any vegetables and/or protein.
Examples include broccoli, bell pepper, onions, spinach, baby bok choy, mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, and cabbage. // Chicken, shrimp, eggs, beef (like flank steak), pork, tofu.
Let’s Talk About Lo Mein Noodles
You could use fresh Lo Mein noodles if you can find it fresh or frozen at your grocery store. I could not find it at any of my regular places, so in its place I have used either dry ramen if you can find it (as long as you’re hitting up Amazon for the soy sauce, grab a box of this ramen*, too) and/or just regular spaghetti.
…Is that blasphemy to Lo Mein? to use spaghetti?
I don’t know, but I think we both value practicality more than utter authenticity.
Go on and do what you need to do.
Use rice noodles or your preferred gluten-free spaghetti noodle if you are gluten-free.
We’ve reached the pinnacle of the Lo Mein journey in a split second, with the sauce, noodles, and vegetables all partying it up in there. the stage in which you roll those silky noodles up on a fork and eat them along with a few pieces of caramelized pan-fried vegetables to treat yourself well.
Easy Homemade Lo Mein, comin in hot!
Ramen noodles or spaghetti noodles, any desired vegetables or proteins, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar are all that are required to make 15 Minute Lo Mein. SO YUMMY!.
When adding a protein, stir-fry it before the vegetables and remove from the heat as the vegetables cook. At the conclusion, add back into the pan with the noodles.
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FAQ
What kind of noodles are used in lo mein?
Chow mein and lo mein dishes are both made with Chinese egg noodles, which are wheat flour noodles with added egg, despite their differences. Chow mein can be made with either fresh or dried egg noodles, unlike lo mein which calls for fresh egg noodles.
Can I use regular spaghetti noodles for lo mein?
However, you can also make lo mein with any type of noodle, including thick, thin, fresh, dried, egg, or rice, ramen, spaghetti, or other long pasta. This will be delicious with ANY type of noodles (or pasta – trust me, no one will know!) because Lo Mein doesn’t discriminate.
What can I use if I don’t have Lomein noodles?
You can probably find these sold as “lo mein noodles” or even “chow mein noodles” if you live close to a good Asian grocery store. However, if you don’t, using linguine or regular Italian spaghetti noodles is a great alternative.
What kind of flour is used for lo mein noodles?
Chinese wheat flour noodles known as lo mein are frequently used in stir-fried dishes due to their sturdy construction, elasticity, and capacity to absorb flavor.
