Lan Samantha Chang's family adds even more savory flavor to their favorite lo mein recipe with dried shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Baking the noodles with the mushroom soaking liquid and soy sauce infuses them with rich flavor, complemented by the stir-fried chicken, eggs, and celery that complete the dish.
4 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms (about 3 cups)
4 cups hot water (170°F)
7 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce, divided
6 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
2 (7-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick strips
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
4 large eggs
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups (2- x 1/4-inch) celery strips
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