Vegetable Lo Mein
Chinese Medium

Vegetable Lo Mein

A fresh, vegetable-heavy take on the takeout classic with meaty shiitakes and a hit of heat.

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⏱️ 40 minutes 20 minutes prep · 10 minutes cook
🍽️ 5 Serves
380 Calories
12g Protein
62g Carbs
10g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

This version swaps the oily, sparse takeout style for a vibrant heap of meaty shiitakes and crisp vegetables. Stir-frying in batches ensures the vegetables sear properly rather than steaming, maintaining their essential fresh texture.


Instructions

1

Whisk the broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, cornstarch, and five-spice powder in a small bowl until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.

2

Combine the ginger, garlic, and a small splash of the vegetable oil in a tiny bowl and set aside.

3

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the noodles.

4

Heat one tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a large plate.

5

Add the remaining oil to the same skillet. Toss in the bell peppers, cabbage, and scallion whites and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the cabbage starts to wilt, about 3 minutes.

6

Pour in the rice wine and cook until it has nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds, while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

7

Push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet and add the ginger-garlic mixture to the center. Mash the aromatics into the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then stir them back into the vegetables.

8

Drop the noodles into the boiling water and cook until tender. Drain well and add them immediately to the skilletβ€”timing is key here so they don't have time to clump together.

9

Add the sauce mixture, the reserved mushrooms, the scallion greens, and the chili-garlic sauce to the pan. Toss everything constantly over high heat until the sauce has thickened and coated every strand of noodle, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

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Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

What substitutions can I make?
  • Chinese rice wine: dry sherry
  • fresh Chinese noodles: 12 ounces dried spaghetti or linguine
Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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