House Special Lo Mein Recipe

Delicious House Special Lo Mein Recipe: Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients:

  • Meats:
    • 1/2 pound large shrimp, cleaned and butterflied
    • 1/2 pound beef steak, thinly sliced (New York sirloin recommended)
    • 1/2 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • Egg Mixture:
    • 2 large eggs (separate one egg white for shrimp, use the rest for beef and chicken)
  • Seasonings:
    • White pepper and salt to taste (black pepper can be used as a substitute)
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Noodles:
    • 14 ounces Chinese-style lo mein noodles (or 1 pound linguine noodles)
    • Sesame oil
  • Vegetables:
    • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 onion, sliced
    • Carrots, sliced
    • Bell peppers, sliced
    • 2 cups sugar snap peas
    • Green onions (whites and greens separated)
  • Sauce:
    • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Meats:

    • In separate bowls, add the egg white to the shrimp and the full egg mixture to the beef and chicken.
    • Season each with white pepper and salt to taste.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to each bowl.
    • Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  2. Cook the Noodles:

    • Boil the noodles according to the package instructions, reducing the time by about 30 seconds (5 to 5.5 minutes for lo mein noodles).
    • Drain and rinse in cold water to stop cooking.
    • Toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking.

  3. Cook the Meat:

    • Preheat a nonstick wok and add a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil.
    • Cook the beef, shrimp, and chicken separately in the hot wok until just done, then set aside.

  4. Prepare the Vegetables:

    • Add more oil to the wok if needed and sauté the whites of the green onions, ginger, and garlic.
    • Add the onions, carrots, and bell peppers, cooking until tender.
    • Add the sugar snap peas and cook for an additional minute.
    • If desired, add 1/2 cup of water to help cook the sugar snap peas.

  5. Make the Sauce:

    • In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, sugar, and dark soy sauce. Adjust to taste.

  6. Combine Everything:

    • Return the cooked meats to the wok with the vegetables.
    • Add the cooked noodles and sauce, tossing everything together.
    • Add more sauce if needed and toss until everything is well coated and heated through.
    • Add the green onions and a dash of sesame oil to taste.

  7. Serve:

    • Plate the lo mein and serve hot.

Enjoy your homemade House Special Lo Mei

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