Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein Recipe
Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein Recipe is quick, tasty and perfect for busy days. This dish is full of soft noodles, fresh vegetables and simple sauce. You can make it faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
- Lo mein noodles 8 ounces
- Oil 2 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves 3, minced
- Carrot 1 medium, julienned
- Bell pepper 1 medium, sliced
- Cabbage 1 cup, shredded
- Green onions 3 stalks, chopped
For the Sauce:
- Soy sauce 3 tablespoons
- Oyster sauce 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil 1 teaspoon
- Sugar 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Boil the Noodles
- Boil water in a large pot. Cook noodles until soft. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar and pepper in a small bowl.
Heat the Pan
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Make sure oil is hot.
Cook Garlic
- Add minced garlic to hot oil. Stir quickly until fragrant. Do not burn garlic.
Add Vegetables
- Add carrots, bell peppers and cabbage. Stir fry for three minutes until slightly soft.
Add Noodles
- Add cooked noodles to the pan. Toss gently with vegetables.
Pour the Sauce
- Pour prepared sauce over noodles. Stir well so noodles get evenly coated.
Toss Well
- Toss everything for two minutes. Make sure sauce sticks to noodles evenly.
Add Green Onions
- Add chopped green onions. Toss lightly for fresh flavor.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste noodles carefully. Add more soy sauce if needed.
Turn Off Heat
- Turn off heat once noodles look glossy and well mixed.
Serve Hot
- Serve lo mein immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Do not overcook noodles.
- Prep vegetables before cooking.
- Use high heat for best flavor.
- Toss gently to avoid breaking noodles.
- Add protein if desired.