Lo mein noodles, a juicy, tender beef steak, crisp vegetables, and a homemade stir-fry sauce are all ingredients in this simple beef chow mein recipe. A 20-minute, incredibly delicious, and quick dinner is ready!
Most Chinese restaurants serve this dish, which is one of the most well-liked noodles that we frequently order. I’ll share my homemade version of beef lo mein in this recipe, which uses commonplace ingredients and may even taste better than the version you’d get at your favorite Chinese eatery.
The main ingredients in lo mein noodles are flour, egg, and thick, round shapes. It means “tossed noodles” in Cantonese, and you can use it in stir-fry, soup, or braised noodle dishes. The texture and preparation of chow mein noodles are the main differences; they have a thinner texture and are fried until they are just beginning to turn crisp. Lo mein is a dish of wet stir-fry with a lot of sauce, meat, and vegetables.
To prepare this dish, you don’t need any special ingredients, equipment, or knowledge of how to wok. Use a wok, skillet, or other sizable nonstick pan; just make sure it’s hot and big enough to evenly toss the noodles. With our easy instructions, you can quickly and affordably make beef lo mein that rivals takeout while tasting restaurant-quality.
Yes, You Can Make Homemade Lo Mein!
Before two weeks ago, I had always assumed that this involved some kind of laborious procedure involving delicious ingredients that I couldn’t find in my typical Midwestern kitchen. In addition, did you know that a platter of lo mein big enough to feed the neighborhood can be purchased for only $6? Why would we even attempt this at home when there are 50 at the Panda Buffet? I’m serious – let’s go.
Except hold the phone for just a sec.
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.
Typically, we serve it with sides of chopped spring onions and crispy chili oil. Make a delicious, filling dinner by serving it with Chicken Spring Rolls or Crispy Fried Wonton as an appetizer and Hot and Sour Soup or Chicken Corn Soup as the main course. Chinese tea, jasmine tea, or a can of cold beverage would be ideal for drinks!
To prepare this dish, you don’t need any special ingredients, equipment, or knowledge of how to wok. Use a wok, skillet, or other sizable nonstick pan; just make sure it’s hot and big enough to evenly toss the noodles. With our easy instructions, you can quickly and affordably make beef lo mein that rivals takeout while tasting restaurant-quality.
Lo mein noodles, a juicy, tender beef steak, crisp vegetables, and a homemade stir-fry sauce are all ingredients in this simple beef chow mein recipe. A 20-minute, incredibly delicious, and quick dinner is ready!
My advice for cooking noodles is to separate the strands of fresh noodles by blanching them in hot water for one to two minutes. Mix the noodles with a little sesame or vegetable oil, then set them aside. If you use dried noodles, boil them according to the instructions on the packet, rinse with cold water, and drizzle some vegetable or sesame oil on top. In order to properly toss them with sauce later, be careful not to overcook them.
The main ingredients in lo mein noodles are flour, egg, and thick, round shapes. It means “tossed noodles” in Cantonese, and you can use it in stir-fry, soup, or braised noodle dishes. The texture and preparation of chow mein noodles are the main differences; they have a thinner texture and are fried until they are just beginning to turn crisp. Lo mein is a dish of wet stir-fry with a lot of sauce, meat, and vegetables.
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.
Is lo mein rice or egg noodles?
The ingredients for lo mein noodles are wheat flour, water, and egg. Rice noodles are made with rice flour and water. Rice noodles are the ideal choice if you’re looking for a slippery noodle to absorb the flavor of your sauce or broth.
Can I use regular spaghetti noodles for lo mein?
You can pretty much use any type of noodle you want for this recipe. Chinese egg noodles are typically used in lo mein, which are similar to spaghetti in that they are made of wheat and contain eggs. I used brown rice spaghetti because I obviously can’t eat wheat, and it works really well.
What is the difference between lo mein noodles and regular noodles?
Chow Mein vs. Lo Mein If you’ve ever wondered what makes Chow Mein and Lo Mein different, the difference is in how the noodles are cooked. While Lo Mein noodles are boiled to maintain softness, Chow Mein noodles are fried to produce a crispy texture.
