Lo mein
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Description
Lo mein is a traditional Chinese dish that consists of wheat flour noodles, vegetables, and meat (typically chicken, beef, pork or shrimp) that are stir-fried together in a savory sauce. It is a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine and can be found in many Chinese restaurants. Lo mein can be served as a main dish or as a side dish, and its ingredients can be easily customized to suit different tastes. The dish is typically made with lo mein noodles, which are thin, soft wheat-flour noodles, but other types of Chinese egg noodles or even spaghetti can be used as well. Lo mein is a classic comfort food, enjoyed by many people worldwide.
Ingredients
The basic ingredients for lo mein typically include:
- Lo mein noodles: thin, soft wheat-flour noodles
- Vegetables: such as cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, bok choy and onions.
- Meat: such as chicken, beef, shrimp, or pork.
- Sauce: usually a combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil
- Oil: for stir-frying, commonly vegetable or peanut oil
- Garlic and ginger: used as aromatics to add flavor to the dish
- Scallions: for garnish
Other ingredients such as bean sprouts, egg, or tofu can also be added to the dish. Some variations include the use of different types of Chinese egg noodles or even spaghetti as an alternative to Lo mein noodles.
The dish can be adjusted to personal taste by using more or less of certain ingredients and by adjusting the amount of sauce used. Lo mein can also be made vegetarian or vegan by omitting the meat and using a vegetarian or vegan protein source such as tofu or tempeh.
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