No-Pain Lo Mein

prep time:
15 min
total time:
25 min
Makes 4 servings
MichaelMichael Martin

ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or wok oil
  • 1 cup snow peas, halved on a diagonal
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into match stick size pieces
  • 1/2 pound assorted mushrooms, coarsely chopped, if necessary
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
  • 2 cups fresh bean spouts
  • 2 inches fresh ginger root, minced or grated with hand grater
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lo mein noodles or thin spaghetti, cooked to al dente and drained well
  • 1/2 cup aged tamari soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, several drops

directions

  • 1

    Heat a wok-shaped skillet or large non-stick skillet over high heat. When pan is very hot, add oil, (it will smoke a bit) then, immediately add the snow peas, pepper, mushrooms, scallions, and bean sprouts. Stir fry for 1 minute to flavor the oil, then add the ginger and garlic, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add the cooked noodles and toss with to combine. Add the soy sauce and toss the ingredients to coat noodles evenly with sauce. Transfer the lo mein to a serving platter and garnish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil.

  • 2

    Cooked shredded pork, chicken, or small deveined shrimp may be added to this dish in any combination.

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