Description
Quick Vegetable Lo Mein Delight brings Chinese-inspired comfort right to your kitchen. Packed with crisp vegetables and silky noodles, this speedy dish delivers bold flavors that will satisfy you in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
- 3 cups (about 225 grams) cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- ¼ yellow onion, sliced
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 3 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 bunch green onions, green parts only, sliced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Carefully prepare the aromatics and vegetables by finely slicing the onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, and green onions into uniform, thin pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Create a vibrant sauce by whisking together dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a medium bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated, with no visible lumps.
- Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of rapidly boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes, following the package instructions precisely. For fresh noodles, reduce the cooking time slightly. Immediately drain the noodles and rinse under cold running water to halt the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, then add a small amount of oil and quickly sauté the minced garlic, creating a fragrant base. Introduce the sliced carrots and onions, stirring continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften and develop a slight caramelization.
- Incorporate the sliced cabbage into the vegetable mixture, continuing to stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the vegetables maintain a crisp-tender texture and vibrant color.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked noodles and sautéed vegetables, tossing everything together with quick, deliberate movements to ensure each strand of noodle is evenly coated and heated through.
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top, giving a final gentle toss to distribute them throughout the dish. Transfer to serving plates immediately, ensuring the lo mein is served piping hot and bursting with fresh flavor.
Notes
- Vegetable Prep Hack: Slice all vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and professional-looking presentation.
- Sauce Mixing Tip: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to prevent corn starch from clumping and create a smooth, glossy coating.
- Noodle Cooking Trick: Rinse noodles with cold water immediately after boiling to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
- Wok Temperature Secret: Use medium-high heat to quickly sauté vegetables while maintaining their crisp texture and vibrant colors.
- Flavor Layering Technique: Toss noodles with sauce and green onions at the end to maximize aromatics and distribute seasonings evenly.
- Quick Meal Advantage: This lo mein takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg