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Weeknight Lo Mein

Weeknight Lo Mein

The ultimate comfort food for busy nights, Weeknight Lo Mein is a quick and easy dish packed with flavor. Infused with savory sauces and fresh vegetables, this dish is perfect for a satisfying meal any night of the week. Try it tonight for a delicious and hassle-free dinner!
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Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese oyster sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese chile-garlic sauce plus more for serving
  • 12 ounces lo mein noodles or substitute fresh linguine or spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 6 ounces snow peas trimmed
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Large Pot
  • Peeler
  • Chef's Knife
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth with the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and the chile sauce.
  3. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until just al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes (or according to package directions). Drain.
  4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
  5. Add the mushrooms and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Add the snow peas and broccoli and cook, stirring and tossing occasionally, until the snow peas are barely cooked, about 2 minutes.
  8. Stir in the noodles and the sauce along with the scallions.
  9. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is absorbed and the noodles are browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat for best results. This dish can be frozen, but the texture of the noodles may change. Store in a freezer-safe container for up to two months.