Lo Mein

SERVES 2-4PREP COOK

noodles

1cup

white flour

¼teaspoon

salt

5tablespoons

water

  1. Combine flour and salt. Add water and knead on surface for 15m.


  2. Wrap tightly in a plastic wrap. Let it rest for 1 hour.

  3. With a rolling pin, roll out the dough to create sheets.

  4. With a knife, cut into thin strips.

  5. Cook noodles for 1m, or until desired texture. Drain well.

blanch vegetables

1quart

water

1pinch

baking soda

10

snow peas, deveined

4pieces

choy sum, leaves separated

4

shiitake mushrooms, julienned

1

carrot, julienned

1

onion, sliced in half moons

  1. In a pot, bring water and baking soda to a boil.

  2. Blanch all vegetables for 10s. Set aside.

stir-fry sauce

2tablespoons

soy sauce

1tablespoon

dark soy sauce

1teaspoon

sugar

  1. In a small bowl, combine sauce for stir-fry.

2tablespoons

oil

4cloves

garlic

1tablespoon

Shaoxing wine

1teaspoon

toasted sesame oil

2stalks

green onions, sliced

  1. In a hot wok, add oil, garlic, and blanched vegetables to cook for 1m. To prevent sticking, add Shaoxing wine as needed to cook.

  2. Add to stir-fry noodles. To prevent sticking, add Shaoxing wine as needed.

  3. Add prepared sauce to coat noodles.

  4. Add toasted sesame oil and green onions.