Vegetable Lo Mein is a popular Chinese dish consisting of stir-fried noodles mixed with assorted vegetables and savory sauce. Here's a recipe to make Vegetable Lo Mein at home:

### Ingredients:

- 8 ounces (about 225 grams) of lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (such as shiitake or button mushrooms)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or bok choy
- 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

### Instructions:

1. **Cook the Noodles:**
   - Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

2. **Prepare the Vegetables:**
   - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
   - Add sliced onion, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

3. **Stir-Fry the Vegetables:**
   - Add sliced mushrooms, shredded cabbage or bok choy, and trimmed snow peas or sugar snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

4. **Make the Sauce:**
   - In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

5. **Combine Noodles and Vegetables:**
   - Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet with the stir-fried vegetables.
   - Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing everything together until well combined.
   - Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and coated in the sauce.

6. **Serve:**
   - Transfer the Vegetable Lo Mein to serving plates or bowls.
   - Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
   - Serve hot and enjoy!

Feel free to customize your Vegetable Lo Mein by adding other vegetables such as broccoli, bean sprouts, or baby corn according to your preference. You can also adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your taste.


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