Description
This homemade Lo Mein sauce recipe combines savory soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar to create a deliciously balanced sauce perfect for coating your stir-fried noodles and vegetables. Easy to prepare and versatile, it elevates any Lo Mein dish with rich, authentic flavor.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, water, black pepper, and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring the cornstarch is fully dissolved to prevent lumps.
- Cook noodles: Boil the noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Stir-fry noodles and aromatics: Heat some oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and your choice of vegetables or meat, stir-frying until cooked through. Then add the cooked noodles, tossing to combine and heat through.
- Add sauce: Pour the prepared Lo Mein sauce over the hot noodle mixture. Stir continuously until the noodles are fully coated and the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute oyster sauce with a vegetarian mushroom sauce or soy sauce.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste preference.
- For added flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
