Lo mein

What is "lo mein"?

Lo mein is a popular Chinese dish that features wheat flour noodles that are stir-fried with a variety of vegetables, meat, or seafood, and seasoned with a blend of sauces and spices. The noodles used in lo mein are typically soft and chewy and can be cooked to varying degrees of doneness depending on personal preference. The dish may include ingredients such as carrots, broccoli, bok choy, mushrooms, chicken, beef, or shrimp, which are stir-fried with the noodles and seasoned with a blend of sauces such as soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. It is often served as a main dish in Chinese restaurants and can be customized to suit different tastes and dietary preferences.