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Lo Mein Noodles

A quick and versatile dish perfect for busy weeknights, Lo Mein Noodles can be customized with chicken, vegetables, or tofu for a delicious Asian-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the sauce

  • 4 tsp cornflour / cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or Mirin optional substitutes available
  • 1 tsp white sugar omit if using Mirin
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil optional
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper sub black

Main ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 unit onion, finely sliced
  • 300 g chicken or other protein, sliced 0.5cm thick
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into batons
  • 1 large red capsicum / bell pepper, sliced or 2 small
  • 6 unit green onions, cut into lengths
  • 500 g Lo Mein or other medium thickness egg noodles prepared per packet, or follow note for dried
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions
 

Sauce Preparation

  • Mix cornflour and dark soy sauce until lump-free, then add the remaining sauce ingredients.
  • Transfer 2 tsp of sauce into a bowl with chicken and toss to coat.

Cooking

  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking.
  • Add onion and garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken and stir until it’s white on the outside but still raw inside, about 1 minute.
  • Add carrot and bell peppers, cooking for 2 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Add noodles, sauce, and water. Use two wooden spoons to toss for 30 seconds.
  • Toss in green onions and stir for another minute until all noodles are coated in sauce.

Serving

  • Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Notes

Lo Mein Noodles can be served as a main dish or as a side. They go well with other Asian dishes like spring rolls or dumplings. For extra flavor, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or more green onions. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword Customizable, Lo Mein, Noodles, Quick Meal, Weeknight Dinner
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