Easy Lo Mein Recipes

This recipe is for the easiest lo mein that you can make in just 15 minutes. It’s faster, tastier, and healthier than getting takeout!

Back when I had a regular job, my boss loved the lo mein from a nearby restaurant. I used to order it for her three times a week, and she’d share some with me.

Now that I’m a full-time blogger, I often crave that lo mein. The long noodles with fresh veggies were perfect, especially with potstickers, General Tso’s chicken, and Mongolian beef. But now, let’s focus on making an easy homemade lo mein in just 15 minutes.

You can use ingredients you already have, and you can also add your favorite veggies and proteins.

This homemade version is a million times quicker and tastier than Chinese take-out. That’s a win!

Simple Lo Mein Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces lo mein egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• ½ cup snow peas
• 3 cups baby spinach

For the Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon Sriracha

Instructions:

1. Mix soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and Sriracha in a small bowl.
2. Boil noodles according to package instructions and drain.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrot. Cook until tender.
4. Add snow peas and spinach, and cook until spinach wilts.
5. Stir in noodles and soy sauce mixture, and toss gently.
6. Serve immediately.

Steps	Ingredients	Quantity	Instructions
1	Lo Mein Egg Noodles	8 ounces	Boil noodles according to package instructions and drain.
2	Olive Oil	1 tablespoon	Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
3	Garlic (minced)	2 cloves	Add minced garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Cook until tender.
4	Cremini Mushrooms (sliced)	2 cups	Add snow peas and baby spinach to the skillet. Cook until spinach wilts.
5	Red Bell Pepper (sliced)	1	Mix soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and Sriracha in a small bowl.
6	Carrot (sliced)	1	Boil noodles according to package instructions and drain.
7	Snow Peas	½ cup	Stir in noodles and soy sauce mixture. Toss gently to combine.
8	Baby Spinach	3 cups	Serve immediately.

2. Lo Mein Chicken Noodles – Easy and Delicious Recipe!

If you crave the taste of lip-smacking Lo Mein noodles, just like the ones from your favorite takeout spot, you’ve come to the right place! The key to perfect Lo Mein is getting the sauce just right, and the best part is, the noodles are easy – you can use almost any type, even pasta! Plus, you can switch up the veggies to your liking.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 onion, finely sliced
• 300g / 10oz chicken or other protein, sliced 0.5cm / 1/5″ thick
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 4 x 0.75cm / 1.75 x 1/3″ batons
• 1 large red capsicum / bell pepper, sliced
• 6 green onions, cut into 5 cm/2” lengths
• 500g / 1lb Lo Mein, Hokkien, or other medium thickness egg noodles, fresh, prepared per packet
• 1/4 cup (65ml) water

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
• 1 tsp white sugar (omit if using Mirin)
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil, toasted, optional
• 1/4 tsp white pepper (sub black)

Garnish (Optional):

• Green onion, finely sliced

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce: Mix cornflour and dark soy until lump-free, then add remaining Sauce ingredients.
2. Season Chicken: Transfer 2 tsp Sauce into the bowl with chicken. Toss to coat.
3. Cooking: Heat oil in a wok or large heavy-based skillet over high heat until smoking. Add onion and garlic, stir for 30 seconds. Add chicken, stir until white on the outside, still raw inside – about 1 minute. Add carrot and capsicum/bell peppers, cook for 2 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
4. Add Noodles: Add noodles, Sauce, and water. Use 2 wooden spoons and toss for 30 seconds.
5. Final Touch: Add green onions, toss for another 1 minute until all the noodles are slick with sauce.
6. Serve: Immediately, garnished with extra green onions if using.

Cooking Tips:

• Garlic: Finely chop it, even sliced is enough. Don’t use jar paste or a garlic press.
• Proteins: Follow the recipe for different proteins. For ground meat, add 1 tbsp sauce after cooking and proceed with the recipe.
• Veggies: Use another 2 1/2 cups chopped veggies of your choice.
• Noodles: Lo Mein noodles are fresh yellow noodles about 3mm / 1/8″ thick. Dried noodles or any type of noodles will work just as well.
• Soy Sauces: Dark soy sauce adds color and flavor. Light soy sauce or ordinary all-purpose soy sauce can be used as a substitute.

Step	Ingredients	Quantity	Instruction
1	Vegetable or peanut oil	1.5 tbsp	Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking.
2	Garlic cloves, finely minced	As needed	Add minced garlic to the hot oil along with finely sliced onion. Stir for 30 seconds.
3	Onion, finely sliced	1/2 onion
4	Chicken or other protein, sliced	300g / 10oz	Toss chicken slices in a bowl with 2 tsp of the prepared sauce. Add the coated chicken to the wok and stir until white on the outside but still raw inside, about 1 minute.
5	Carrots, peeled and cut	2 medium carrots	Add carrot batons and sliced red capsicum/bell pepper to the wok. Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
6	Red capsicum / bell pepper, sliced	1 large
7	Green onions, cut into 5 cm lengths	6
8	Lo Mein, Hokkien, or other noodles	500g / 1lb	Add prepared noodles, sauce, and water to the wok. Toss using wooden spoons for 30 seconds.
9	Water	1/4 cup (65ml)
10	Cornflour / cornstarch	4 tsp	In a separate bowl, mix cornflour and dark soy sauce until lump-free. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and mix well.
11	Dark soy sauce	2 tbsp
12	Soy sauce or light soy sauce	2 tbsp
13	Chinese cooking Mirin	1 tbsp
14	White sugar (omit if using Mirin)	1 tsp
15	Sesame oil, toasted (optional)	1/2 tsp
16	White pepper (sub black)	1/4 tsp
17	Garnish: Green onion, finely sliced	Optional
18	Green onions for final touch	As needed	Add green onions to the wok and toss for an additional 1 minute until noodles are well-coated with sauce.
19	Green onions for garnish (optional)	As needed	Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Now you’re ready to be a Noodle Master! Remember, toss with abundance – that’s the essence of stir-fried noodles. Enjoy your delicious homemade Lo Mein!

3. Simple Chicken Lo Mein Recipe – Quick and Delicious!

Enjoy a tasty and easy-to-make Chicken Lo Mein with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and flavorful noodles coated in a delicious stir-fry sauce. This versatile recipe allows you to use any quick-cook vegetables you have, making it a perfect choice for cleaning out your fridge.

Key Points:

• Quick and easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe.
• Versatile – use any quick-cook vegetables.
• Kids love the crunchy texture of stir-fried veggies.

Ingredients:

For 4 servings:

• 200g (7 oz) dried fine egg noodles
• 3 tbsp oil
• 3 chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized chunks
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
• 1 large red pepper, deseeded and sliced
• 20 sugarsnap (snow) peas
• 10 spring onions (scallions), cut into 2”/5cm lengths
• 4 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• ¼ tsp white pepper
  To Serve:
• 2 spring onions (scallions), chopped
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• ¼ tsp chilli flakes

Instructions:

1. Cook the noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, drain, and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok, add chicken, and cook for 5-6 minutes until done.
3. Add sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes to soften.
4. Add garlic, carrots, red pepper, sugarsnap peas, and spring onions. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add noodles, oyster sauce, soy sauce, kecap manis, and white pepper. Stir-fry on high heat for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
6. Serve topped with chopped spring onions, sesame seeds, and chilli flakes.

Steps	Ingredients	Quantity	Instructions
1	Dried fine egg noodles	200g (7 oz)	Cook the noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, drain, and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
2	Oil	3 tbsp	Heat oil in a wok, add chicken, and cook for 5-6 minutes until done.
3	Chicken breasts	3 breasts, chopped into bite-sized chunks	Add sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes to soften.
4	Onion	1, peeled and sliced	Add garlic, carrots, red pepper, sugarsnap peas, and spring onions. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
5	Garlic	2 cloves, peeled and minced	Add noodles, oyster sauce, soy sauce, kecap manis, and white pepper. Stir-fry on high heat for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
6	Carrot	1 large, peeled and sliced into matchsticks	Serve topped with chopped spring onions, sesame seeds, and chilli flakes.
7	Red pepper	1 large, deseeded and sliced
8	Sugarsnap peas	20
9	Spring onions (scallions)	10, cut into 2”/5cm lengths
10	Oyster sauce	4 tbsp
11	Soy sauce	2 tbsp
12	Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)	2 tbsp
13	White pepper	¼ tsp
To Serve	Spring onions (scallions)	2, chopped
	Sesame seeds	1 tsp
	Chilli flakes	¼ tsp

Pro Tips:

• Use ready-cooked noodles for a simpler version.
• The flavorful sauce includes garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, kecap manis, and white pepper.
• No need for complicated store-bought sauces.

What to Serve With:

This Chicken Lo Mein is a complete meal on its own, but you can add extra flavor with:

• Sweet Chilli Sauce
• Sweet and Sour Sauce
• Plum Sriracha Sauce

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