Description
Prepare to transform your weeknight dinners with the “Quick Vegetable Lo Mein Delight”, a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that can be ready in just 15 minutes. Featuring a delightful mix of fresh vegetables and a rich, savory sauce, this lo mein is not only quick to prepare but also irresistibly delicious and satisfying. Perfect for those busy evenings when you crave something wholesome yet effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz egg noodles (dry package or fresh)
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1/4 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cups cabbage, thinly sliced (approximately 1/4 large cabbage)
- 3 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 bunch green onions, green parts only, sliced
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables Slice the onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic, and green onions as indicated in the ingredients list. Once sliced, set them aside for later use.
- Step 2: Make the Sauce In a bowl, combine dark soy sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, water, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix these components thoroughly until the mixture is homogeneous and smooth.
- Step 3: Cook the Noodles Cook the egg noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes or according to the package instructions if using dry noodles. If using fresh noodles, adjust the time accordingly. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Step 4: Sauté the Vegetables In a hot pan or wok, sauté the garlic, carrots, and onion for 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add the sliced cabbage and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Combine and Serve Add the cooked noodles to the pan along with the prepared sauce and green onions. Toss everything together and cook for an additional minute, ensuring the noodles are well coated with the sauce. Serve hot and enjoy your quick and delightful vegetable lo mein.