Vegetable Lo Mein

Chinese take-out at home. I tried this recipe with Hoisin Sauce and Thai Chili Sauce, but the Oyster Sauce worked the best.
You probably have almost all the ingredients for this! It goes together very quickly.  For protein add tofu, chicken or pork.

Vegetable Lo Mein
1/2 lb. Lo Mein Noodles or Linguini Sesame oil 1/4 cup oyster sauce 2 Tbsp. soy sauce (or to taste) 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 scallions, sliced 1 cup julienne carrot 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 cup thinly sliced shallot or red onion 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.  Toss with a small amout of sesame oil and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. canola oil and quickly saute ginger, garlic and scallions until fragrant.  Add the carrots, celery and onions and saute for about 2 minutes.  Stir in bean sprouts.

Add pasta, sauteed vegetables and stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce and mix to combine. If you like a little spice, add some Chinese Hot Mustard or Chili Garlic Sauce.

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