Lo mein noodles

Round, soft Chinese wheat noodles. Cook briefly — dried lo mein takes about 4–5 minutes; rinse under cold water immediately to stop cooking and prevent sticking.

Lo mein noodles

Used for

  • sesame noodles
  • stir-fries
  • noodle salads

In the kitchen

  • boil
  • rinse in cold water

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