Lo mein facts for kids
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Cantonese style lo mein
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American-Chinese-style lo mein
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| Traditional Chinese | 撈麵 | ||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 捞面 | ||||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | noodles | ||||||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 拌麵 | ||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 拌面 | ||||||||||||||||
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Lo mein is a yummy Chinese dish. It is made with special egg noodles. You will often find it with vegetables and different kinds of meat or seafood. Common choices are beef, chicken, pork, or shrimp. Sometimes, it even comes with wontons, which are like little dumplings. You can also enjoy lo mein with just vegetables.
Traditionally, lo mein is a "dry" noodle dish. This means the noodles and other ingredients are served without a lot of soup. Sometimes, the soup is served on the side instead.
What Does "Lo Mein" Mean?
The name lo mein comes from the Cantonese words lou1 min6. This means "stirred noodles." The word "lou" (撈) in Cantonese means "to stir." This is a bit different from its meaning in Mandarin. In Mandarin, the dish is called lāo miàn. In China, lo mein is made with thin, stretchy flour and egg noodles. These noodles are known for being very springy.
Lo Mein in America
In American Chinese restaurants, lo mein is a very popular take-out dish. People sometimes confuse it with chow mein. But lo mein is different from traditional Cantonese lo mein.
Cantonese lo mein is usually mixed with a light sauce. Then, things like wontons or beef are added on top. In the U.S., lo mein noodles are often stir-fried. They are cooked with a sauce made from soy sauce and other flavors. Vegetables like bok choy and cabbage are often mixed in. Meats like roast pork, beef, or chicken are also common. You might find shrimp lo mein, lobster lo mein, or even "house" lo mein. "House" lo mein usually means it has more than one type of meat.
Lo Mein in Indonesia
In Indonesian Chinese cuisine, lo mein is also called lomi. It is sometimes confused with crispy chow mein. Indonesian lomi noodles are soft and quite thick. They are served with a thick, rich gravy sauce. This dish is often made with seafood.
See also
In Spanish: Lo mein para niños
Images for kids
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American-style lo mein
