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Crispy Homemade Lo Mein

Crispy Homemade Lo Mein That's Better Than Takeout

This Crispy Homemade Lo Mein brings the beloved restaurant flavor right to your dining table in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 12 oz Lo Mein Noodles Feel free to swap with any Asian noodle if needed.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Choose various colors for a rainbow effect.
  • 1 cup Carrots Julienne for quicker cooking.
  • 1 cup Broccoli Steam lightly before stir-frying if preferred.
For the Sauce
  • 2-3 tbsp Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium if watching salt intake.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced is best.
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp High Heat Oil (e.g., Vegetable or Sesame Oil) Choose oils with high smoke points.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Protein (e.g., Shrimp, Chicken, Tofu) Enhance according to dietary needs.
  • 1 inch Ginger Adds warmth and zing.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wok
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Homemade Lo Mein
  1. Prep Ingredients: Chop all vegetables, mince garlic, and have everything ready as stir-frying moves quickly.
  2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, pour 2 tbsp of high-heat oil and heat until shimmering.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add Vegetables: Toss in chopped vegetables and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Incorporate Noodles: Add lo mein noodles and 2-3 tbsp of soy sauce. Toss together.
  6. Finish Cooking: Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined.
  7. Serve Hot: Serve immediately on warm plates, garnishing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, prep all ingredients beforehand and maintain high heat while cooking to achieve crispy vegetables.

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