Description
EASY 15-MINUTE LO MEIN is a quick and satisfying Chinese noodle dish that comes together fast with fresh vegetables, egg noodles, and a savory homemade sauce—perfect for take-out cravings on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Dry Egg Noodles (package or fresh)
- 2 Carrots, sliced
- 1/4 Yellow Onion, sliced
- 3 cups Cabbage, thinly sliced (1/4 large cabbage)
- 3 Garlic Cloves, diced
- 1 bunch Green Onion (green part only)
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Corn Starch
- 1/4 tsp White Pepper
- 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
Instructions
1. Start by slicing your onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, and green onion, and set aside for later use.
2. Place the dark soy sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, water, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a bowl and mix until fully combined to make the sauce.
3. Cook the egg noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
4. In a hot pan or wok, cook garlic, carrots, and onion for 2 minutes.
5. Add the cabbage and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Toss in the noodles, sauce, and green onion and cook for 1 more minute, stirring until noodles are fully coated in the sauce.
7. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh egg noodles for an even quicker meal—just skip the boiling step.
Add cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu for extra protein.
You can substitute oyster sauce with hoisin for a vegetarian version.
This dish is best served immediately but can be reheated with a splash of water in a pan.