Clean The Fridge Lo Mein
The easiest lo mein recipe ever! Use whatever veggies, noodles and protein you've got in the refrigerator, this lo mein comes out delicious every time!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
sauce:
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste or grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2-3 tablespoons sriracha more or less to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
lo mein:
- 11-12 ounces fresh yakisoba noodles see note
- 1 tablespoon EACH canola oil AND minced garlic
- 5 scallions chopped (keep the greens separate from the whites)
- 4-5 cups mixed veggies I used bok choy, celery, sliced onions, mushrooms, coleslaw mix, matchstick carrots
Instructions
- SAUCE: Add the ingredients for the sauce into a mason jar and give it a few shakes to combine, set aside.
- NOODLES: Cook the noodles according to package directions minus 1-2 minutes, because the noodles will continue to cook when we mix everything together. For the yakisoba noodles, I boiled them for just 1 minute.
- ASSEMBLY: Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet. Add the minced garlic and the whites from the scallions and stir fry for about 30 seconds to a minute or until fragrant. Add the mixed veggies to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the veggies are al dente. Add the cooked noodles to the wok and give everything a good toss. If using cooked protein, add it in at this point. Drizzle with the prepared sauce and toss everything together and let sizzle for 1-2 minutes. Top with the reserved green parts of the scallion and toasted sesame seeds (if desired). Serve immediately!
Notes
- For the veggies - you can use just about anything! Broccoli, zucchini, spinach, corn, and green beans are some untraditional choices but would still be delicious!
- If using yakisoba noodles 2(5.6 ounce) packages makes about 11 ounces of noodles which is perfect for this recipe. If you don't have yakisoba noodles - you can use spaghetti, lo mein noodles, or even asian style egg noodles.
- If you want to use chicken in this recipe - just mix 8-10 ounces of uncooked chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared sauce and stir. Stir fry the chicken in a little bit of oil in a separate pan and toss into lo mein towards the end.
