What is the difference between lo Mein and Chow Mein?

The primary difference between Lo Mein and Chow Mein lies in the cooking method of the noodles. Lo Mein, which translates to "tossed noodles," involves boiling the noodles until they are soft and then tossing them with a savory sauce and stir-fried vegetables and proteins. The noodles in Lo Mein are typically thick, chewy, and have a glossy texture due to the sauce coating them thoroughly.

Are lo mein noodles healthy?

Lo mein noodles, a staple in many Chinese dishes, can be part of a healthy diet if consumed mindfully. These noodles are typically made from wheat flour, water, and eggs, making them a source of carbohydrates and protein. However, their nutritional value largely depends on how they are prepared and the ingredients used in the dish.

How do I store leftovers?

Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Blackstone Lo Mein - Recipe Diaries

Description

Lo mein is a popular Chinese dish that has gained international acclaim for its delicious blend of flavors and textures and it can easily be made on a griddle or Blackstones. The term "lo mein" translates to "tossed noodles," which refers to the cooking method used to prepare this dish.

Ingredients

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8 ounces lo mein egg noodles*
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, or more, to taste
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon Sriracha, or more, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, julienned’
1 medium onion, sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 pound of chicken breasts, cut into chunks

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, Sriracha, and garlic; set aside.

In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions; drain well.

Heat olive oil over medium high heat on an outdoor griddle.

Add garlic, onions, bell pepper and carrot. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in snow peas and spinach until the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in egg noodles and soy sauce mixture, and gently tossq to combine.

Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is very versatile and you can mix in whatever vegetables you like like snow peas, spinach, or broccoli. Even mushrooms.

Change up the protein too!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 408
Sugar: 6.4g
Fat: 9.5g
Saturated Fat: 2.0g
Carbohydrates: 49.8
Fiber: 3.5g
Protein: 31.3g