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Ginger and scallion lo mein
Ginger and scallion lo mein: Hong Kong dry-tossed egg noodles with a soup on the side
Geung chung lo mein is a Hong Kong noodle-shop classic, ordered at lunch or as a cheap late supper: springy thin egg noodles tossed dry in ginger and spring onion oil and soy, with a bowl of hot broth on the side to sip between mouthfuls. Shops season it with oyster sauce and serve a prawn or pork broth; here vegan oyster-style sauce (or extra soy) and a simple vegetable broth keep it vegetarian. The common mistake is cooking the ginger and spring onion to brown; they should only be scalded by the hot oil so they stay bright and sharp. Chef's tip: rinse the cooked noodles under cold water, then dip them back into the boiling water for ten seconds, so they are springy, not soft.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 2
Ingredients
For the noodles
- 1 oz gingervery finely grated or minced
- 4 spring onionsvery finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
For the side broth
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Boil a kettle and pour it into a large pan over a high heat. Heat 2 cups vegetable stock with 1 pinch ground white pepper in a small pan.
2 minStep 2: Put 1 oz ginger, 4 spring onions and ½ tsp salt in a heatproof bowl. Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a small pan until it shimmers, then pour it over; it will sizzle loudly. Stir.
2 minStep 3: Shake 9 oz thin fresh egg noodles (wonton noodles) loose and cook in the boiling water for about 1 minute, until just tender. Drain, rinse quickly under cold water, then dip back into the boiling water for 10 seconds and drain well.
2 minStep 4: Toss the hot noodles with the ginger oil, 1 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 tbsp vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce until evenly coated. Serve with the hot broth on the side.
1 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 520 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 70 g
- Fat
- 21 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does ginger and scallion lo mein take?
- About 10 minutes in total: 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 2 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of spring onions?
- Chives, or a little finely sliced onion.
- What can I use instead of light soy sauce?
- Tamari, same amount (gluten free).
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