Lo mein with hoisin meatballs is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the classic flavors of Chinese cuisine with the convenience of a one-pan meal. The tender and savory meatballs are coated in a sweet and tangy hoisin sauce, while the lo mein noodles soak up all of the delicious flavors. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion.
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LO MEIN NOODLES
This was a blend of multiple lo mein recipes I found. Add your favorite meat for a main dish, or make as a side dish to your favorite homemade chinese dinner. If you use meat, cook the meat in the pan first, and then pull out and set aside.
Provided by SarBetEns
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Rinse spaghetti with cold water to cool; drain.
- Whisk soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, and ground ginger together in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, sweet onion, and green onion in the hot oil until slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes; add spaghetti and sauce mixture. Continue to cook, tossing to mix, until the noodles and sauce are hot, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 798 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
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!
SWEET AND SPICY HOISIN MEATBALLS
For big parties, I make glazed hoisin meatballs and deliver them in a slow cooker. That way they're spicy, sweet and ready to eat. -Gail Borczyk, Boca Raton, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h25m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; stir in bread crumbs. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Arrange meatballs into single layers on greased stacked wire racks in a large multi-cooker. Close air-frying lid. Press air-fry function; select custom setting. Press timer; set to 10 minutes. Start. Cook in batches until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Remove stacked wire racks. Return all meatballs to pot. Pour sauce over browned meatballs. Cover with glass lid. Press slow-cook function, select pork setting. Press timer; set to 2 hours. Start. , Transfer to serving platter and, if desired, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HOISIN MEATBALLS
These meatballs are braised in hoisin sauce and cabernet sauvignon for a delicious, rich sauce. If you prefer not to use wine, simply substitute beef broth. -Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 2h45m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, whisk together wine, hoisin sauce and soy sauce. Cook, covered, on high 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine next 7 ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs; place on a rack in a broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until browned, 3-4 minutes., Add meatballs to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, stirring halfway through, until meatballs are cooked through, 2-3 hours. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, about 8 minutes, gently stirring halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ASIAN MEATBALLS WITH LO MEIN NOODLES
Put a twist on spaghetti and meatballs with this Asian inspired recipe. Spicy Asian meatballs are cooked with lo mein noodles and chockfull of vegetables.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix cornstarch and broth until blended. Add 2 Tbsp. dressing, soy sauce, 1 tsp. five-spice powder and crushed pepper; mix well.
- Combine meat, bread crumbs and remaining dressing and five-spice powder; shape into 1-inch balls.
- Cook noodles as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 10 min. or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove meatballs from skillet. Add carrots to skillet; cook and stir 4 min. Stir in snow peas and onions; cook and stir 1 min.
- Return meatballs to skillet. Stir in broth mixture. Bring to boil; simmer on medium heat 4 min. or until meatballs are done (160ºF) and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Drain noodles. Add to ingredients in skillet; stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g
ANYTHING LO MEIN
This is my family's favorite Lo Mein recipe. We love the versatility. Add any veggies or meat you want.
Provided by PcuIcuRn
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain out the water. Rinse the noodles with cold water, drain them well, and then set them aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Then set the sauce aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the ginger for 30 seconds. Then add the onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and carrots and stir-fry 2 minutes more. Finally, add the broccoli, pea pods, and bok choy. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2 more minutes, then transfer them to a plate.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add chicken (or other meat) and stir-fry it until it's no longer pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked noodles, vegetables, and sauce. Turn the heat down to medium.
- Using two spatulas or wooden spoons, lightly toss the mixture until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 631.9, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5, Protein 23.4
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all of your ingredients are prepped and ready to go. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your lo mein comes together quickly and easily.
- Cook your noodles al dente: The noodles should be cooked until they are al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent them from becoming mushy when you add them to the sauce.
- Use a large skillet or wok: A large skillet or wok will give you plenty of space to cook all of the ingredients without overcrowding them. This will help ensure that the lo mein is evenly cooked.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the lo mein, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly and will make it more difficult to stir-fry them.
- Use high heat: Lo mein is traditionally cooked over high heat. This helps to quickly cook the noodles and vegetables and prevents them from becoming soggy.
- Add the sauce last: The sauce should be added last, after the noodles and vegetables have been cooked. This will help prevent the sauce from burning.
Conclusion:
Lo mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lo mein a try.
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