Vegetable Lo Mein with Imitation Crab

Ingredients

• 200 g egg noodles
• 100 g imitation crab sticks
• 1 medium carrot
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup snow peas
• 2 stalks green onions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch(optional)
• 2 tbsp water(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the egg noodles according to package directions (about 5 minutes), then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While noodles cook, julienne the carrot, slice the red bell pepper, and trim the snow peas; set the vegetables aside.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat; add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the carrots, bell pepper, and snow peas; stir‑fry 3‑4 minutes until crisp‑tender.

5. 5

   Stir in the imitation crab sticks and sliced green onions; cook 1 minute.

6. 6

   Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl; pour into the pan and toss to coat the noodles and veggies, cooking another 2‑3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

7. 7

   Add the cooked noodles, toss everything together, and serve immediately.