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Delicious Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein with colorful veggies and noodles

Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein

A quick and delicious Lo Mein recipe ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Vegetables
  • 8 oz dry egg noodles or fresh egg noodles
  • 2 pieces carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 piece yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 bunch green onion (green parts only), sliced
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper or ground black pepper as substitute
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce or hoisin for a vegan option

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the onion, carrots, and cabbage. Dice the garlic.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine dark soy sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, water, and cornstarch. Mix until smooth.
Cook the Noodles
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Stir-fry the Veggies
  1. Heat a large wok or non-stick skillet over high heat. Add oil, followed by garlic, carrots, and onion. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until softened.
  2. Add cabbage and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the drained noodles and pour the sauce over the mixture. Stir continuously for about a minute until it thickens.
  2. Serve hot, and consider garnishing with sesame seeds or crushed red pepper.

Notes

Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have at home. To enjoy leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.