Tips to make the best Instant Pot Lo Mein
- Use the right variety of noodles.
- Be sure to cover the noodles with the sauce so that some of the water gets on them.
- To prevent the noodles from overcooking, remove the steel insert from the instant pot after it has cooked.
- Adjust the sauces to your taste when serving.
- You can customize the vegetables and sauces in this recipe for noodles to suit your tastes.
- You could also add sauteed tofu or another favorite protein.
How to make Vegetable Lo Mein in the Instant Pot?
- Let’s start by gathering the ingredients. This is a really easy recipe that mostly uses pantry staples that you probably already have.
- In a bowl, add all the sauce ingredients. Whisk until evenly combined.
- Add the noodles to the Instant Pot. Then, pour the sauce into the pot above the noodles.
- Add all of your veggies except for the broccoli. It will be added closer to the end.
- After sealing your Instant Pot, program it to operate at high pressure for four minutes. (Note: Verify the cooking time on the package before using spaghetti. The pressure cooker’s cook time is typically half the amount of time specified on the package plus an additional minute. e.g., cook in the instant pot for 5 minutes even though the package states 12).
- After the Instant Pot has finished cooking, quickly release the pressure.
- Open the lid and add the broccoli florets.
- Using tongs, stir the noodles several times to break up any clumps that may have formed while they were cooking.
- Put the lid on and cook the broccoli for three minutes. Make sure to cut the broccoli to small florets.
- Open the lid. Sprinkle some green onions and sesame seeds, then serve.
Best way to cook noodles in the instant pot:
Next, split 4 ounces of spaghetti noodles in half (about 1/4 of a package, depending on the package). After that, gently place them on top of the instant pot’s broth. Don’t worry if some of them aren’t touching the sauce and don’t stir them too much. Pasta cooking in an instant pot requires skill; the secret is to layer the food carefully in a crisscross pattern and to avoid stirring!
Since they are the most readily available, I’m using regular wheat spaghetti noodles. I havent tried this recipe with more authentic Chinese noodles. Please let everyone know if you do by leaving a comment below!
Place 4 diced chicken tenders on top of the noodles. You may also use one chicken breast, chopped. Keep in mind that this recipe serves two, so two people can share a single chicken breast.
That’s all! Close the lid and set the timer for three minutes on HIGH pressure. Once the pressure is released (use caution and shield your hands!), mix in the frozen veggies.
Yes, really. Thats it. Dinner is served. Toss the vegetables with tongs; the heat will defrost them but keep them crisp. Press SAUTE on your instant pot if you have large broccoli florets, as I have in these pictures. Then, set the timer for 5 minutes. When you stir and bring to a simmer, the broccoli will cook through to perfection.
When you can have this delicious instant pot lo mein, who needs takeout?
