Lo mein

Lo mein recipes have been around for centuries and are believed to have originated in China. The dish is made with noodles, vegetables, and protein, and can be served either dry or with a sauce.

The exact origins of lo mein are unknown, but it is thought to have originated in China. The dish is made with wheat or egg noodles, vegetables, and protein, and can be served either dry or with a sauce.

Lo mein became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, when Chinese immigrants began opening restaurants. It is now one of the most popular Chinese-American dishes.

Advice

When making lo mein, it's important to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking. This will ensure that you don't miss any ingredients and the dish will turn out perfectly. Also, make sure to cook the noodles separately, as they will get soggy if you cook them in the sauce. Finally, don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables and sauces to make your lo mein unique and flavorful.

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Recipes

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Smoky Lo Mein With Shiitake and Vegetables

  • salt
  • rice bran
  • dark soy sauce
  • light soy sauce
  • shaoxing wine
  • carrot
  • onion
  • sesame oil
  • white pepper
  • mung bean sprout
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • shiitake mushroom cap
  • green cabbage
  • chinese egg noodle
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Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

  • salt
  • rib steak
  • ginger
  • broccoli
  • lime
  • dark brown sugar
  • soy sauce
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • canola
  • carrot
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • lo mein noodle
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Easy Beef Lo Mein

  • garlic
  • sugar
  • carrot
  • cornstarch
  • chinese cabbage
  • sesame oil
  • oyster sauce
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • lo mein noodle
  • flank steak
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Pork Lo Mein With Ramen Noodles

  • pork tenderloin
  • cornstarch
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • ramen noodle
  • teriyaki sauce
  • chicken broth
  • stir fry vegetable
  • water
  • oil
  • sugar
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Stir-Fried Lo Mein With Beef and Broccoli Recipe

  • Noodles
  • salt
  • lo mein noodle
  • broccoli
  • garlic
  • vegetable oil
  • Sauce
  • oyster sauce
  • sesame oil
  • water
  • shaoxing wine
  • salt
  • sugar
  • dark soy sauce
  • light soy sauce
  • Beef
  • oil
  • skirt steak
  • cornstarch
  • light soy sauce
  • shaoxing wine
  • salt
  • sugar
  • black pepper
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Low Carb Instant Pot Lo Mein

  • brown sugar
  • mann' kohlrabi linguine
  • mann' stringless sugar snap pea
  • carrot
  • lemon juice
  • onion
  • mushroom
  • olive oil
  • soy sauce
  • vegetable broth
  • garlic
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Whole30 Chicken Lo Mein

  • carrot
  • chicken breast
  • arrowroot
  • ginger
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • onion
  • chinese cabbage
  • mushroom
  • avocado oil
  • coconut amino
  • palmini
  • garlic
  • green onion
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Vegetable Lo Mein

  • Noodles & Vegetables
  • chili oil
  • carrot
  • vegan yellow noodle
  • ginger
  • green onion
  • oil
  • garlic
  • bok choy
  • fried tofu
  • Sauce
  • light soy sauce
  • shaoxing wine
  • sesame oil
  • sugar
  • mushroom seasoning
  • dark soy sauce
  • vegan oyster sauce
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Chicken Lo Mein

  • brown sugar
  • olive oil
  • sesame oil
  • ginger
  • rice vinegar
  • snap pea stir fry
  • hoisin sauce
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • lo mein noodle
  • green onion
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Beef Lo Mein

  • ginger
  • egg white
  • carrot
  • onion
  • snow pea
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • corn
  • white pepper
  • sugar
  • par egg noodle
  • hoisin sauce
  • oyster sauce
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • grapeseed oil
  • shaoxing wine
  • garlic
  • flank steak
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Savory Beef Lo Mein

  • bean sprout
  • carrot
  • cornstarch
  • sesame oil
  • bell pepper
  • black pepper
  • chicken broth
  • oyster sauce
  • green onion
  • green cabbage
  • lo mein noodle
  • snow pea
  • flank steak
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • salt
  • soy sauce
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Shrimp Lo Mein

  • shrimp
  • beef better than bouillon
  • bell pepper
  • carrot
  • onion
  • water
  • broccoli
  • brown sugar
  • sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • lo mein noodle
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Shrimp Lo Mein

  • mushroom
  • napa cabbage
  • oyster sauce
  • sshrimp
  • garlic
  • sesame oil
  • carrot
  • lime
  • snow pea
  • shallot
  • bell pepper
  • green onion
  • soy sauce
  • chicken broth
  • cilantro
  • ginger
  • sriracha
  • cornstarch
  • lo mein noodle
  • canola oil
  • heavy sugar
  • spice
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Beef Lo Mein

  • chicken stock
  • lo mein noodle
  • sugar
  • green onion
  • top sirloin steak
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • oil
  • bean sprout
  • shiitake mushroom
  • water chestnut
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Beef Lo Mein

  • carrot
  • mushroom
  • lo mein noodle
  • mirin
  • vegetable oil
  • sesame oil
  • bell pepper
  • flank steak
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • napa cabbage
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • cornstarch
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Chicken Spaghetti Lo Mein

  • sesame oil
  • black pepper
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • celery
  • shaoxing wine
  • chicken breast
  • water
  • shiitake mushroom
  • egg
  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • spaghetti

Ingredient Breakdown

 
garlic
sesame oil
soy sauce
carrot
green onion
lo mein noodle
salt
ginger
cornstarch
onion
brown sugar
oil
sugar
broccoli
shaoxing wine
black pepper
bell pepper
water
flank steak
oyster sauce
light soy sauce
mushroom
snow pea
dark soy sauce
olive oil
chicken broth
vegetable oil
white pepper
green cabbage
lime
red pepper flake
chinese cabbage
vegetable broth
chicken breast
mirin
hoisin sauce
bean sprout
napa cabbage
shiitake mushroom
beef
beef better than bullion
noodle
rice bran
mung bean sprout
shiitake mushroom cap
chinese egg noodle
rib steak
dark brown sugar
canola
pepper
hoisen sauce
pork tenderloin
ramen noodle
teriyaki sauce
stir fry vegetable
skirt steak
mann' kohlrabi linguine
mann' stringless sugar snap pea
lemon juice
arrowroot
avocado oil
coconut amino
palmini
chili oil
vegan yellow noodle
mushroom seasoning
vegan oyster sauce
bok choy
fried tofu
sesame seed
rice vinegar
snap pea stir fry
egg white
corn
par egg noodle
grapeseed oil
shrimp
beef better than bouillon
sshrimp
shallot
cilantro
sriracha
canola oil
heavy sugar
spice
chicken stock
top sirloin steak
water chestnut
celery
egg
spaghetti

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • garlic 65%
  • sesame oil 55%

Common Ingredients

  • carrot 50%
  • soy sauce 45%
  • green onion 40%

Usual Ingredients

  • ginger 30%
  • lo mein noodle 30%
  • brown sugar 25%
  • oil 25%
  • onion 25%
  • salt 25%
  • sugar 25%