Description
This Savory Stir-Fried Asian Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender lo mein noodles with crisp fresh vegetables, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a rich blend of soy, oyster, hoisin, and sesame sauces. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, it features colorful bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, and sugar snap peas stir-fried to perfection in a hot wok for a deliciously savory, slightly spicy, and well-balanced Asian-inspired noodle dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Sauces & Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili paste (optional, for heat)
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Begin by cooking the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Heat Oil: In a large wok or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add broccoli florets, red bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, and sugar snap peas to the wok. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add Aromatics: Incorporate the minced garlic and grated ginger, and continue to stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Noodles: Reduce the heat to medium and add the cooked lo mein noodles to the vegetable mixture.
- Add Sauces: Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and chili paste if using. Toss everything together so the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated in sauce.
- Combine and Heat Through: Stir-fry the mixture for an additional 3-4 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as necessary.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy the savory flavors of your homemade lo mein.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetables based on seasonality or preference – carrots, snap peas, or baby corn work well.
- For a vegetarian version, replace oyster sauce with a mushroom-based vegetarian oyster sauce or additional soy sauce.
- Add protein such as tofu, chicken, or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- If you prefer spicier, increase the amount of chili paste or add crushed red pepper flakes.
