VEGETARIAN MANDARIN ORANGE LO MEIN WITH A SWEET AND SPICY CHILI SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
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Number Of Ingredients 33
Steps:
- 1. Ending with the corn starch and tofu, add all of the marinade ingredients to a medium sized bowl then refrigerate while you get started on the rest. 2. Fill a large pot with boiling water and cook the noodles with about 1 tbsp of canola oil until they are al dente. Start on the sauce. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, ending with the corn starch, make sure you mix it well so that there are no lumps. 3. Check on the pasta and chop all of the veggies then get started on the sweet and spicy chili sauce, which will be served on the side. 4. When the pasta is done cooking, strain and keep it in a large bowl. Now get started on frying up the veggies. Add 1TBSPof oil to a sauce pan and then fry the veggies (not frozen ones), starting with the garlic, now add the onion and mushroom. Fry just until the mushrooms start to soften. Remove veggies from the pan. Now add the tofu to the pan and fry on high for a few seconds, while stirring gently; add the fried onion and mushroom. Continue to cook on medium/high until the tofu slightly darkens or becomes golden on one side, then remove the veggies from the pan when most of the marinade has evaporated (all but about 2 tbsp). 5. Now add 1TBSPof canola oil to that same pan, keep it on a low flame and add the pasta with 4 1/2 tbsp of the sauce (not the marinade from the veggies). Use a fork to toss the pasta until it's evenly coated with the sauce. Cook on medium without a lid and continue to toss pasta with the fork, then add the frozen veggies. Cook on low and cover; allow to simmer until frozen veggies are thawed and warm. When they're thawed, add the tofu, fried onion and mushrooms; the almonds and mandarin oranges. Turn off flame and keep covered until ready to serve. 6. For the sweet and spicy chili, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, including the remaining sauce, then simmer on low in a sauce pan while stirring. Don't cook it for too long, just until it starts to thicken. Now pour the sauce into a small dish. (If you cook it too long, it'll become like glue!); it may look a bit runny, but once it sits for about 5 minutes, it'll thicken. If you thickened the chili sauce too much, you can add a bit of water and microwave it for a few seconds. You can drizzle the chili sauce over the lo mein, it's spicy so a little goes a long way :). You should end up with about 1/4 cup of the chili.
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Eugine Agesa
[email protected]This is one of my favorite vegetarian recipes. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always get compliments when I make it.
Amir Fikran
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Chanu Kariyawasam
[email protected]This lo mein is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the sweet and spicy sauce.
Rana Haroon
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. And the leftovers are just as good the next day.
Nassozi Sheefah
[email protected]This is one of my favorite vegetarian recipes. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always get compliments when I make it.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of vegetarian dishes, but this lo mein changed my mind. The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This lo mein is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out my fridge.
Chloe Peters
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the sweet and spicy sauce.
Sam Sardegna
[email protected]This is the best vegetarian lo mein I've ever had. The sauce is perfectly balanced and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ahmed Murad
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This lo mein is definitely one of my favorites. It's flavorful, satisfying, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again!
Richeal Keh
[email protected]This lo mein is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I highly recommend it!
Queen Lilith
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different vegetables and sauces, and it always turns out delicious. It's a great way to experiment with different flavors.
Kilar Kilar
[email protected]This is one of my favorite vegetarian recipes. The sauce is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
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[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
alula mesfin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love that it's easy to make and uses simple ingredients. The end result is a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of vegetarian dishes, but this lo mein changed my mind. The texture of the noodles and veggies was perfect, and the sauce was flavorful and addictive. I'll definitely be making this again!
Madalie Andreason
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. The sauce was especially delicious.
Aashik Magar
[email protected]This vegetarian lo mein is a delightful burst of flavors! The sweet and spicy chili sauce is the perfect balance, and the veggies are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!