Best 5 Authentic Lo Mein Sauce Recipes
In the realm of culinary delights, lo mein sauce stands as a shining star, tantalizing taste buds with its unique blend of flavors. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, mastering the art of crafting an authentic lo mein sauce can elevate your meals to new heights. From selecting the right ingredients to achieving the perfect balance of flavors, this guide will take you on a journey to discover the secrets behind this beloved sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC LO MEIN
This recipe shows for pork, but you can add thinly sliced beef, chicken, or even use shrimp. You can also add just vegetables for a vegetable lo mein. It's very versatile.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Chinese
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix all sauce ingredients and set aside. To a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots and stir fry for 3-5 minutes.
- Add pork and continue to saute' 2-3 more minutes.
- Increase heat to medium high and add mushrooms, green onion, garlic, and ginger. saute' 2-3 more minutes. Add linguini and sauce and stir fry until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Serve immidiately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 549.6, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 12.2
CHICKEN LO MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY
There are many benefits to making your favorite Chinese takeout meal at home - and that includes chicken lo mein! For one, you can add more fresh vegetables to your chicken lo mein, or use soy sauce with less sodium for a lighter version. To make it, all you have to do is stir-fry your chicken and veggies, add cooked egg noodles, and toss it all together with a simple sauce. Top with scallions, box up the leftovers, and you'll have cheap, yummy eats for days.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, season the chicken with pepper, salt and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the chicken broth, remaining tablespoon of sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside, 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms, onions, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Stir fry until the vegetables are tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and add the cooked egg noodles and reserved sauce. Cook for 3 minutes, until everything is well-coated in the sauce.
- Serve garnished with scallions.
- Enjoy!
AUTHENTIC PORK LO MEIN - CHINESE
My friends mom is Chinese and living in Hong Kong, and she sent my friend this family recipe, at my request, because I couldn't find a good one on the internet, and I asked him if his mom had a special recipe. If you love Lo Mein and want to make an authentic Chinese recipe for it, then this is it! You can find the noodles in your neighborhood Asian Market and maybe in the International section of your local supermarket. If you can't find fresh (chinese) noodles, then use the dry noodles. Rice wine should not be confused with sake, although sake is certainly rice wine. The two are made very differently, and the recipe below is for rice wine NOT Sake. You may substitute Mirin, which is a Japanese sweet cooking wine. You can change this up and make Shrimp, Chicken, or Beef Lo Mein by using either fresh whole shrimp, fresh chicken pieces or beef strips in place of the tenderloin. Cooking time includes marinating time. To poster Chef #868046, I am not sure what you mean when you say this isn't "authentic", because in my eyes it definately is. Furthermore, if you knew green peppers weren't "authentic" then why did you put them in your dish? Also, if you thought this recipe wasn't "authentic", and knew what the ingredients were supposed to be, why did you bother to make my recipe? I would have asked you in an email, but your not accepting mail, and since you just joined yesterday and this was your first review, I am assuming your not really interested in what I have to say anyway :) But I feel better after having said it, and with that said, those that try it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!!
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Cut pork into thin strips, and then into pieces. Mix with meat marinade for 30 minutes.
- Slice mushrooms, bamboo shoots, red pepper and zucchini into thin strips. Mix sauce.
- Parboil noodles for 3 minutes. Rinse and drain.
- Bring another pot of water to boil, and keep hot.
- Heat 2 T. oil in wok. Stir fry all vegetables together for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle on a little salt and 1 teaspoons of sugar. Set aside.
- Add 2 T. oil, and stir fry pork until done.
- Add sauce mixture. Stir until thickened.
- Add the vegetables. Stir until well mixed.
- Put noodles into hot pot of water for 10-15 seconds, just to heat. Drain.
- Put back in pot, and add seasonings to noodles .
- Serve meat and vegetables over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1588.4, Fat 63, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 265.3, Sodium 2403, Carbohydrate 191.9, Fiber 12, Sugar 15, Protein 64.1
BEEF LO MEIN
I couldn't find a good lo mein recipe on here, so I'm posting mine. I made it this week and my roommate and I agreed that it was possibly the best that we've ever had.
Provided by Rachel Swiger-Imhoff
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle sesame oil over the spaghetti; toss to coat. Place a plate atop the bowl to keep the noodles warm.
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mixed vegetables to the skillet; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Stir flank steak into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and chile paste together in a small bowl; pour over the spaghetti. Dump spaghetti and sauce mixture into the wok with the vegetables and steak; cook and stir until the spaghetti is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.8 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 573.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
CLASSIC LO MEIN (NOODLES)
I love this deceptively simple dish. If you have all the ingredients, you can have a plate of delicious noodles on the table within 15 to 20 minutes, with prep included. There really isn't such a thing as a "lo mein" noodle, so don't try to find it on the shelf. You want to buy an egg noodle or pasta that's relatively thin and has some tooth. Some common names will be lo mein, chow mein, egg noodles or pancit noodles. Most markets have Japanese yaki soba noodles in the cold case, and those would work perfectly. Spaghetti or fettuccini cooked al dente and rinsed in cold water and drained in a colander will also make a great lo mein. The traditional difference between lo mein and chow mein is that lo mein is a soft noodle with some gravy, and chow mein is a crispy fried noodle tossed with or smothered in sauce. This has become very convoluted over the 200 years Chinese food has existed in America, with regional evolutions. Another tip: Although sesame oil is a fat and you would assume it should be used to start the stir-fry, I want you to treat it like a sauce. Sesame oil has incredible aroma and flavor but burns at a low temp. Add it to a sauce instead and use a high-temp oil like canola or peanut for cooking.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make the sauce, stir together the oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken stock and cornstarch in a small bowl and reserve.
- Heat a wok or large, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat and add the cooking oil. Once you see wisps of white smoke, add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until light brown and fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until medium, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the noodles and bok choy and cook, stirring and tossing, until the bok choy starts to soften and turn bright green, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the sauce; allow the sauce to coat all the ingredients and start to simmer, about 1 more minute.
- Cook, stirring and tossing, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 more minute, and the sauce starts to bubble into a glaze. Top with the scallions and serve hot.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your lo mein sauce will taste. This is especially true for the vegetables.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make lo mein sauce. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your own taste preferences.
- Make a big batch: Lo mein sauce is great for meal prep. Make a big batch on the weekend and then use it throughout the week for stir-fries, noodles, or as a dipping sauce.
- Store leftovers properly: Lo mein sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Lo mein sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lo mein sauce a try!
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