Best 6 Ginger Scallion Lo Mein Recipes

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Ginger scallion lo mein is a classic Chinese noodle dish that is packed with flavor and easy to make. With its combination of tender noodles, savory sauce, and aromatic ginger and scallions, this dish is a favorite among food lovers. Whether you're a beginner cook or an experienced chef, this recipe guide will help you create a delicious ginger scallion lo mein that will impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC LO MEIN (NOODLES)



Classic Lo Mein (Noodles) image

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

3 tablespoons (45 ml) oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons (45 ml) cooking oil, such as canola or peanut oil
2 teaspoons (10 grams) minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons (11 grams) thinly sliced ginger
1/2 pound (250 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
3 cups (750 grams) fresh lo mein noodles (see Cook's Note)
1/4 pound (125 grams) baby bok choy, bottoms removed
3 scallions, cut into 1 1/2-inch (4-cm) pieces

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.

CHICKEN LO MEIN WITH GINGER MUSHROOMS



Chicken Lo Mein with Ginger Mushrooms image

Mushrooms represent prosperity, while noodles are eaten for longevity in this traditional Chinese New Year dish from Grace Young's "Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge" cookbook. For best results, be sure to preheat your wok, and never overcrowd the pan with too much food.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces fresh Chinese thick, round egg noodles
2 teaspoons sesame oil
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thigh, cut into 1/4-inch-thick bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh ginger
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, flakes
3 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage (about 5 ounces)
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup finely shredded scallions

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water to a rolling boil in a 3-quart saucepan over high heat. Add noodles and return to a boil; cook, according to package directions, until al dente. Carefully drain noodles and rinse with cold water. Return noodles to unwashed saucepan and add sesame oil; toss until well combined. Set aside.
  • Place chicken in a shallow bowl and add ginger, 1 teaspoon rice wine, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper; toss to combine. In a small bowl mix together remaining tablespoon rice wine and tablespoon soy sauce.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over very high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and red pepper flakes; using a metal spatula, stir-fry until pepper flakes are fragrant, about 10 seconds. Push the pepper flakes to the side and carefully place chicken mixture in an even layer in the wok. Cook, without stirring, for 1 minute, then cook, stirring, until chicken begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Add cabbage and mushrooms and cook, stirring, until cabbage is wilted but chicken is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer chicken and vegetables to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon peanut oil to the wok. Add noodles and cook, stirring, 15 seconds. Re-stir soy sauce mixture and add to wok along with scallions and chicken mixture; sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through and noodles are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN LO MEIN WITH GINGER MUSHROOMS



Chicken Lo Mein with Ginger Mushrooms image

Provided by Grace Young

Categories     Wok     Chicken     Ginger     Mushroom     Poultry     Side     Stir-Fry     Dinner     Lunar New Year     Family Reunion     Noodle     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 3 as a main dish or 4 as part of a multicourse meal.

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces fresh Chinese thick, round egg noodles
2 teaspoons sesame oil
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thigh, cut into 1/4-inch-thick bite-sized slices
1 tablespoon finely shredded ginger
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage (about 5 ounces)
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup finely shredded scallions

Steps:

  • 1. In a 3-quart saucepan bring 2 quarts water to a boil over high heat. When the water comes to a rolling boil, add the noodles. Return to a rolling boil and boil according to package directions until al dente. Carefully pour the noodles into a colander and rinse several times with cold water. Drain the noodles, shaking well to remove excess water. Return the noodles to the unwashed pot, add the sesame oil, and toss until well combined. Set aside.
  • 2. Put the chicken in a shallow bowl and add the ginger, 1 teaspoon of the rice wine, cornstarch, 1 tea- spoon of the soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and pepper. In a small bowl combine the remaining 1 tablespoon rice wine and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • 3. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil, add the red pepper flakes, then, using a metal spatula, stir-fry 10 seconds or until the pepper flakes are fragrant. Push the pepper flakes to the sides of the wok, carefully add the chicken mixture and spread it evenly in one layer in the wok. Cook undisturbed 1 minute, letting the chicken begin to sear. Stir-fry 30 seconds or until the chicken begins to brown. Add the cabbage and mushrooms and stir-fry 1 minute or until the cabbage is just wilted but the chicken is not cooked through. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a plate.
  • 4. Swirl the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil into the wok. Add the noodles and stir-fry 15 seconds. Restir the soy sauce mixture, swirl it into the wok, add the scallions and chicken mixture, and sprinkle on the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and noodles are heated through.

GINGER VEGETABLE LO MEIN



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This is a wonderful, light lo mein. If you've never tried fresh gingerroot, try it--it has great flavor combined with the sesame oil. You could also try different combinations of vegetables.

Provided by erinBOberrin

Categories     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ounce dried Chinese black mushrooms (available in Asian or produce section of grocery stores) or 1 ounce dried shiitake mushroom (available in Asian or produce section of grocery stores)
3/4 cup boiling water
10 ounces lo mein noodles
2 egg whites
1 whole egg
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups sugar snap peas (halved) or 2 cups snow peas (halved)
1/3 cup light teriyaki sauce
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Place mushrooms in small bowl with boiling water, let stand 20 minutes while proceeding with recipe.
  • After 20 minutes, drain mushrooms and reserve 1/2 cup liquid.
  • Chop mushrooms.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions, toss with 1 tsp sesame oil, return to pan.
  • Combine egg whites and egg.
  • Heat 1 tsp cooking oil and 1 tsp sesame oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add egg mixture.
  • Cook without stirring until egg is set (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Flip egg and cook until set on other side.
  • Remove from pan and cut into short strips.
  • Heat remaining 1 tsp cooking oil and 1 tsp sesame oil in same skillet on medium-heat heat.
  • Add mushrooms, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper, and peas.
  • Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add mushroom liquid and teriyaki sauce.
  • Bring to a low boil, cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Toss with noodles and egg strips, sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Serve with low-sodium soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 242.2, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 7.3

CLAMS STEAMED WITH GINGER AND SCALLIONS



Clams Steamed with Ginger and Scallions image

Provided by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo

Categories     Wok     Ginger     Shellfish     Lunar New Year     Seafood     Clam

Yield Makes 12 clams

Number Of Ingredients 13

Sauce
2 teaspoons minced ginger
3 tablespoons scallions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Shao-Hsing wine, or sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese white rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon scallion oil (see Note, below)
3 tablespoons vegetable stock
Pinch white pepper
12 clams, medium, opened on the half-shell by a fishmonger
8 cups boiling water
6 sprigs coriander

Steps:

  • Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl. Place clams in a steamproof dish. Stir sauce, pour over clams. Place dish on a rack in a wok over 6 cups boiling water, cover and steam, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Do not oversteam, or clams will become tough. Turn off heat and remove dish from steamer. Garnish with coriander and serve immediately.

MEATLOAF WITH GINGER AND SCALLIONS



Meatloaf With Ginger and Scallions image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup finely chopped scallions with greens included
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup water chestnuts drained and chopped
3/4 pound ground lean beef
3/4 pound ground turkey
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup dry sherry
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
Barbecue sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add scallions, garlic and chestnuts. Cook briefly till wilted. Set aside.
  • Place the beef and the turkey in a mixing bowl. Add the scallion mixture, ginger, coriander, bread crumbs, soy sauce, egg, sherry and pepper. Blend well with your hands, taking care not to overmix.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and place into 4 individual 1 1/2-cup souffle dishes. Smooth over the tops.
  • Set the souffle dishes in a large pan with an inch of water and bring to a boil on top of the stove. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Let the loaves cool about 5 minutes before unmolding. Spoon barbecue sauce over and around the loaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 898 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use store-bought lo mein noodles.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • To make the dish vegetarian, omit the chicken or shrimp and add more vegetables.
  • If you like a spicy dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce.
  • Serve the lo mein immediately, or it will become soggy.

Conclusion:

Ginger scallion lo mein is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy meal, give ginger scallion lo mein a try!

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