Beef and Vegetable Lo Mein

December 19, 2014

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There are many types of noodles available in the shops, ranging from egg noodles (yellow) to rice noodles (white). They also come in different shapes and thicknesses, and as you would expect, recipes will differ according to the type of noodle, as well as the country / region where it is most popular. This recipe I am sharing is using egg noodles. Lo Mein, is a dish which is often served in addition to a variety of other dishes in Chinese cuisine. It usually comprises of a meat and some vegetabl

8 oz or 250 g of Chinese egg noodles (dried or fresh)
8 oz or 250 g fillet or sirloin beef thinly sliced,
1/2 cup or 70 g Cashew Nuts
1 cup or 65 g mushrooms cut quarters
1/4 of whole broccoli, in to bite size florets
1 cup or 65 g Sugar Snap Peas

The marinade
3 teaspoons cornflour / cornstarch
1 Tablespoon light soy sauce
1 Tablespoon Oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 Tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1/2 cup cold water (set aside)

Garnish (optional)
1 spring onions / scallions
A handful of fresh coriander / cilantro

Prepare the noodles 1. If using dried noodles, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes or until soft and you can separate them. Then drain and set aside. In the mean time, you can prepare the remaining...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
2211

Sodium
463mg
19% DV

Fat
125g
193% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV