GINGER-SCALLION LO MEIN

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 small turnip, peeled and cut into thin wedges
1 small red jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
3 bunches scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup minced peeled fresh ginger (from about three 2-inch pieces)
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 pound fresh lo mein noodles, cut into thirds with kitchen shears
1/4 cup oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup rice vinegar, the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar; turn off the heat. Put the cucumbers, radishes, turnip and jalapeño in a small bowl and pour the vinegar mixture on top; set aside at least 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine all but 1/2 cup scallions with the remaining 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, the ginger, soy sauce and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a medium heatproof bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the scallion mixture, stir and set aside until cool, 20 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse several times to make a coarse paste.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Drain and return to the pot. Add the ginger-scallion paste and toss to coat.
  • Divide the noodles among bowls. Drizzle the oyster sauce on top. Drain the vegetables from the pickling liquid and add to the noodles. Top with the reserved scallions.

Summer Music
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ginger and scallions really make the dish. I highly recommend it!


Darren Mclennan
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This is my new favorite lo mein recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Saba Ziya
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The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall this was a good recipe. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were crisp. I'll try it again with less salt next time.


Kaiya Wiltshire
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This lo mein recipe was a hit with my family! The ginger and scallions gave it a really nice flavor. I also liked that it was easy to make - I had it on the table in about 30 minutes. Will definitely be making this again!