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Plain Lo Mein Noodles

Savory Plain Lo Mein Noodles for Quick Weeknight Comfort

These Plain Lo Mein Noodles provide a quick, versatile, and delicious meal option for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 1 lb Fresh Lo Mein Noodles Essential for authenticity.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil For tossing.
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil For stir-frying.
  • 1/4 cup Light Soy Sauce Umami flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce Optional, adds richness.
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce Optional, enhances flavor.
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar Balances flavors.
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper Adds mild heat.
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch For thickening sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Water Used as a slurry.
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil Added at the end.
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated.
  • 2 Green Onions Sliced.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • wok or skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles, cook for 2-3 minutes until al dente, drain, rinse cold, and toss with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Sauce: Whisk together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to sauce to thicken.
  3. Stir-Fry the Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in wok, add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add noodles to the wok, mix with aromatics, pour sauce over noodles, and toss for 2-3 minutes until well coated.
  5. Finish with Green Onions: Stir in sliced green onions, cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to serving plates, drizzle with sesame oil if desired, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, use fresh lo mein noodles. Adjust sauce ingredients as desired for personal taste.

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