Delicious Plain Lo Mein Noodles for Quick Cozy Meals

This Easy Plain Lo Mein Noodles recipe captures the savory goodness with minimal fuss, perfect for quick dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Noodles

12 oz Fresh Lo Mein Noodles Dried egg noodles can be a substitute.

For the Sauce

3 tbsp Light Soy Sauce Regular soy sauce works in a pinch.
1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce Optional for color.
2 tbsp Oyster Sauce Skip for vegetarian versions.
1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp White Pepper Black pepper can be used.
1 tbsp Cornstarch Arrowroot can be a substitute.

For Cooking

2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Peanut oil adds flavor.
1 tbsp Sesame Oil Essential for richness.

For Freshness

3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated.
2 each Green Onions Use both white and green parts.

Equipment

Pot
wok
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Boil salted water in a large pot. Add fresh lo mein noodles and cook for 2–3 minutes until al dente. Drain and toss with vegetable oil.
Combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), oyster sauce, granulated sugar, white pepper, cornstarch, and 2 tbsp of water in a bowl. Whisk until mixed.
Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and white green onion parts. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
Add cooked lo mein noodles and pour sauce over. Toss with tongs for 2–3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.
Remove from heat, fold in green onion tops, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust seasoning before serving.

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