EASY 15-MINUTE LO MEIN RECIPE (Quick, Saucy & Better Than Takeout)
This Easy 15-Minute Lo Mein is a quick, saucy, and flavorful noodle dish loaded with fresh vegetables and a rich umami-packed sauce. Perfect for a fast homemade takeout-style meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Noodles
- 8 oz dry egg noodles (or fresh noodles)
- Vegetables
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1/4 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bunch green onion (green parts only)
- Sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
Instructions
- Slice all vegetables and set aside.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Cook egg noodles in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then rinse under cold water.
- Heat a wok or pan and sauté garlic, carrots, and onion for 2 minutes.
- Add cabbage and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add noodles, sauce, and green onions, then stir-fry for 1 minute until evenly coated.
Notes
- Add chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- Use fresh noodles for best texture.
- Adjust sweetness by changing brown sugar amount.
- Cook quickly over high heat for best restaurant-style flavor.