Recipe

Make Your Own Lo Mein and Never Suffer Bad Takeout Again

By Erica Swanson at University of Missouri Kansas City

This lo mein recipe is so easy it will make going through a drive-thru seem like work. It's a simple recipe that’s been passed down in my family for generations, and now I pass it on to you. 

Lo Mien Made Easy

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 16 ounce spaghetti/ ramen/whatever noodles you prefer
  • 1 cup cut cabbage
  • 1/2 cup carrots
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 dash pepper
  • Srirachi sauce optional

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Step 1

Cut the cabbage into 1/4-1/2 inch slices and slice the carrots into round pieces. Then wash both.

Step 2

Add minced garlic, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and soy sauce onto a frying pan with the cut vegetables. Cook at high temperature for 2 minutes.

#SpoonTip: To add some protein add your favorite meats (chicken, ground beef, steak), tofu, or eggs in this step.

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Step 3

Boil noodles and drain noodles.

Step 4

Add the noodles to the vegetables on the stove and stir for 1 minute on high.

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Step 5

And your food is ready to go! Enjoy.

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