Leftover Lo Mein for Two
Transform your takeout leftovers into a quick, flavorful delight with this easy recipe for Leftover Lo Mein for Two. Perfectly suited for a speedy weeknight meal or a lazy lunch, this dish combines savory soy sauce, rich oyster sauce, and tangy rice vinegar to enhance the taste of leftover lo mein. Fresh garlic and ginger create an aromatic base, while scrambled eggs add a hearty touch. A final garnish of sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds brings brightness and crunch to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is the ultimate solution for repurposing leftovers into a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal built for two.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Leftover lo mein
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 2 large Eggs, beaten
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add sesame oil.
Step 2
When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Push the garlic and ginger to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side. Scramble the eggs until they are just set, then mix them together with the garlic and ginger.
Step 4
Add the leftover lo mein to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula as needed to ensure even heating.
Step 5
Drizzle the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar over the lo mein, then stir everything together until evenly coated.
Step 6
Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are fully heated through and the flavors meld together.
Step 7
Remove from heat and top with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds for garnish.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your upgraded leftover lo mein!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (679.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1033.6 |
| Total Fat 49.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 393.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3617.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.8g | |
| Protein 35.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 0% |
| Calcium 220.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 719.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories