Traditional lo mein noodles are fresh noodles made from wheat flour, egg, and water. This kicky salad uses pantry-friendly dried noodles, which are thinner and a little less chewy.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dried lo mein noodles (such as Simply Asia)
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 3 tablespoons Chinese black rice vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (seeded if desired)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, crushed
- 1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
Steps
- Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool. Drain well. Use kitchen shears to cut noodles into smaller pieces.
- For vinaigrette, whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, jalapeño, garlic, and peppercorns in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
- In a serving bowl, toss noodles with vinaigrette until well coated. Top with peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.
