“Chicken” Lo Mein
Probably every Chinese cook has his or her own version of this Cantonese staple, but this vegetarian version gets an added flavor boost with mushroom broth and sesame oil. Offer steamed dumplings to start, and, in typical Chinese fashion, several cut-up oranges and fortune cookies to end the meal.
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Probably every Chinese cook has his or her own version of this Cantonese staple, but this vegetarian version gets an added flavor boost with mushroom broth and sesame oil. Offer steamed dumplings to start, and, in typical Chinese fashion, several cut-up oranges and fortune cookies to end the meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. fresh Chinese egg noodles or fresh spaghetti
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
- 1 6-oz. pkg. soy “chicken” strips
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 cup mushroom broth
- 1 Tbs. cornstarch
- 1 Tbs. shredded fresh ginger
- 1 Tbs. minced garlic
- 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp. granulated sugar
- Drizzle of sesame oil for garnish
Preparation
1. Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Remove from the heat, drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium to medium-high heat. Stir-fry the mushrooms and the “chicken” strips for 2 minutes, or until the strips start to brown. Remove “chicken” from wok, and set aside. Add the bell pepper, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pepper starts to wilt.
3. Whisk together the broth, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sugar, and stir into the wok. Add the chicken back to the wok, and continue cooking and stirring for about 8 minutes more, or until the mixture thickens. Stir in the noodles, and cook until heated through. Remove from the heat, drizzle with the sesame oil and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 2
- Calories 530
- Carbohydrate Content 53 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 25 g
- Fiber Content 7 g
- Protein Content 26 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 420 mg
- Sugar Content 11 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g