Amazing Lo Mein
This recipe meets the USDA guidelines for K12 and childcare programs. It was developed by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s registered dietitians. You can find this recipe below for 50 servings and for 100 servings. There is an option to make this recipe with or without edamame.
Click here to view and download the PDF version of the Amazon Lo Mein with Edamame recipe.
Click here to view and download the PDF version of the Amazon Lo Mein recipe.
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Skill level: Intermediate
Servings: 50
Ingredients
6 pounds 4 ounces Noodles, Spaghetti, dry weight
1 pint Oil, olive or vegetable
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
1 pint Onion, diced
1 quart Carrots, shredded
1 ½ gallons + 1 cup Vegetables, stir-fry variety, frozen
1 ½ cups Soy Sauce, low sodium
¾ cup Sugar, granulated
¾ gallon + ½ cup (1 ¼ – #10 cans) Beans, garbanzo, canned, drained or cooked from dry
Optional:
4 pounds 12 ounces Edamame, cooked, shell removed
Garnish:
Cilantro, fresh
Servings: 100
Ingredients
12 pounds 8 ounces Noodles, Spaghetti, dry weight
1 quart Oil, olive or vegetable
¾ cup Garlic, minced
1 quart Onion, diced
2 quarts Carrots, shredded
3 gallons + 1 pint Vegetables, stir-fry variety, frozen
1 pint + 1 cup Soy Sauce, low sodium
1 ½ cups Sugar, granulated
1 ½ gallons + 1 cup ( 2 ½ – #10 cans) Beans, garbanzo, canned, drained or cooked from dry
Optional:
9 pounds 8 ounces Edamame, cooked, shell removed
Garnish:
Cilantro, fresh
Preparation
HACCP – Standard Operating Procedure – Use hand washing procedures before starting recipe.
HACCP – Standard Operating Procedure- Wash all produce before starting this recipe.
1. Prepare spaghetti al dente; drain and keep warm.
2. Heat oil in a tilt skillet or kettle; add the minced garlic, diced onion, shredded carrots, and the frozen stir-fry vegetables. Sauté until vegetables are tender but crisp.
3. Add spaghetti, soy sauce, sugar and garbanzo beans, and edamame (if using) to the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to mix all ingredients well.
4. Transfer to serving pans. Garnish each pan with cilantro.
HACCP Critical Control Point: Hold at internal temperature of 135°F or above.
HACCP Critical Control Point: Reheat leftover produce to 165°F or higher; reheat product only once.
Serving information
Portion 1 ½ cups of lo mein per serving.
Each serving provides 2 meat/meat alternate, 2 ounce equivalent grains and ½ cup other vegetable.
OR
Portion 3/4 cups of lo mein per serving.
Each serving provides 1 meat/meat alternate, 1 ounce equivalent grains and ¼ cup other vegetable.
Nutrition information for Amazing Lo Mein with Edamame per 1 1/2 cup serving
Calories: 480 Total Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 7g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 76g Fiber: 17g Total Sugar: 10g Protein: 20g Sodium: 435mg Vitamin A: 305μg Vitamin C: 6mg Calcium: 100mg Iron: 5mg Folate: 193μg
Nutrition information for Amazing Lo Mein per 1 1/2 cup serving
Calories: 507 Total Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 7g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 84g Fiber: 19g Total Sugar: 11g Protein: 20g Sodium: 533mg Vitamin A: 299μg Vitamin C: 6mg Calcium: 96mg Iron: 5mg Folate: 111μg
