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15-Minute Plain Lo Mein Noodles Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Plain lo mein noodles recipe
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A simple and quick recipe for homemade lo mein noodles with a flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti/linguine in a pinch)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil (divided)
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or use hoisin for a sweeter option)
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, for deeper color)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional but great)
  • 2–4 tbsp noodle cooking water (as needed to loosen sauce)

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles: Boil noodles according to package directions until just tender. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy (if using), and brown sugar.
  3. Toss in a pan: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic (and ginger if using) and cook 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sauce + noodles: Add sauce to the pan, then add drained noodles. Toss well.
  5. Glossy finish: Add 1 tbsp sesame oil and splash in reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time until the noodles look silky and evenly coated.
  6. Serve: Taste and adjust (more soy for salt, a touch more sugar for sweetness). Serve hot.

Notes

  • For best results, use lo mein noodles, but spaghetti or linguine work in a pinch.
  • Adjust the sauce with more soy for saltiness or sugar for sweetness.

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