Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
For the sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the lo mein:
10 ounces lo mein noodles, fresh or dry
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 carrot, grated
1 small head napa cabbage, chopped
To garnish:
Fresh scallion, chopped
Sesame seeds
Wasabi edamame
Drain the noodles, transfer to a bowl, and toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
1 Combine the sauce ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, hot water, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
2 Cook the lo mein noodles: Fill a large pot with water and set it over medium heat. Add the salt and bring the water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until tender, usually around 4 minutes, but check the package directions for the noodles you are using.
Drain the noodles, transfer to a bowl, and toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
