Homemade Chinese Lo Mein Noodles From Scratch

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INGREDIENTS (Makes 1.6 lbs of Noodles)
450 g 1 lb of all-purpose flour
4-5 large-size eggs
1 tsp of salt
1/3 cup of cornstarch to prevent stickiness
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the salt and all-purpose flour thoroughly. Bread flour is the best to make noodles because it has a higher protein content. Lo Mein noodles are full egg noodles. Egg contains lots of protein, which improves the texture of the dough, so it is ok to use all-purpose flour in this recipe.
Crack 4-5 large eggs into the flour and knead for 10 minutes or until a smooth and non-sticky dough forms (if using a KitchenAid, run on medium speed for 10 minutes). Every egg and brand of flour is different. Suggest using 4 eggs first and reserving one on the side to adjust the texture. To check if the dough consistency is correct. Use a clean and dry hand to grab a piece of dough and squeeze tightly. Then release; If the dough falls off immediately, the consistency is correct; If the dough sticks to your hand, add more all-purpose flour to adjust.
The next step is to roll the dough into sheets. I am using KitchenAid. Cut the dough into a few manageable pieces and flatten each piece so they can go through the machine easier. Put on the pasta roller attachment. Let the dough go through the machine; start with the thickest setting. It will come out rough with a jagged edge. Just fold the sheet in half and feed it through the machine a few times until the surface is smooth. Then gradually lower the thickness and continue to feed the sheet through the machine until it reaches your desired thickness. For lo mein noodles, I normally use level 3 on this Kitchenaid as the final thickness.
Apply a generous amount of cornstarch on the sheet. Using wheat flour only prevents the noodles from sticking for a short time because gluten tends to connect to each other. Cornstarch doesn’t contain any gluten, so it will separate the noodles for a long time.
Switch the attachment to the noodle cutter and feed the sheet through. Coat the noodles with more cornstarch so the cut surfaces don't stick to each other. Due to the egg content, these noodles can only stay good in the fridge for 2 days, but you can freeze them for up to 6 months.

[@Raul28153]

I really do appreciate the details you offer for example; "gluten tends to connect to each other corn starch doesn't contain any gluten so it will separated the noodles for a long time." It never occurred to me that this was the case.

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[@cynthiacarter9055]

I love that you priced out the "make vs buy" angle to these noodles, as well as explained what to look for in making them and why you do what you do. Very helpful! Thank you. :)

[@karryrowe2561]

Homemade noodles taste so much better than store bought. So silky smooth!!

[@garettgibb6117]

I completely agree with this. Most people don't realize how much better noodles are by making them from scratch and having them fresh because they are too lazy to actually do it, but the savings for doing it is definitely worth it even if you put the freshness to the side.I completely agree with this. Most people don't realize how much better noodles are by making them from scratch and having them fresh because they are too lazy to actually do it, but the savings for doing it is definitely worth it even if you put the freshness to the side.

[@LIDABEAR]

Saving $4 a pound is definitely worth the labor (especially if you love noodles 😅). You also know what is in your food and it is fresh. Thank you for providing this recipe!

[@kuroihana9360]

No one commented yet? Wow! I will say this, the grocery stores in my area have no pastas on their shelves. It gives me an excuse to use my attachments now. But yes, saving any money with the inflation is worth it if you eat pasta often.

[@davidclark6694]

You've come such a long way. The new kitchen, lighting, cameras, sound quality, etc. Your production is night and day from where it was when you started. I've been following your channel for a while. Congrats and thank you for all the videos. Keep up the great work!!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thank you for always watching my videos. Means a lot to me. Mandy

[@bitchn_betty]

Wow! Your recipe is "identical" to my Mom and her 2 sisters egg noodle. They would make 20lb flour worth of noodles at a time. They covered the furniture in a cabin with bed sheets to let the noodles dry. Noodles on the beds , chairs, tables and couches. Wonderful memories. Thank you ❤️

[@davemason6870]

My buddy used to make huge batches of perogies. They were on every bit of available counterspace. Those were the days.

[@TojiFushigoroWasTaken]

so they would leave them out to dry like that....interesting. How long did it take for the noodles to dry out and how did it taste after

[@patrickhenigin4805]

I remember bedsheets on the backs of chairs to dry noodles.

[@amec2755]

Love this! The stores don't have a large supply of noodles now. Regardless, making homemade noodles is still very cost effective to do. Thank you so much! 💜

[@johntrevy1]

And homemade can taste better.

[@stephenmiller8556]

I love making them fresh. Lost art of basic living is a labor of love

[@chrisel4349]

Yes. And working with one’s hands makes one happy.

[@garettgibb6117]

Thank you for taking the time to show us how to make fresh Egg Noodles, it does not appear to be too hard to make and in rough times you could really make your dollar stretch. I do agree that. It might be a little time consuming. But if you look at Justice savings alone, it's worth it, then add in the fact of how much better noodles taste when they are fresh. Again, thank you.

[@metpatpetet7685]

Dear Mandy, I have an arthritis problem, due to old age, and I've found using either a food processor, or the "pasta" cycle on a bread machine a great help in making the doughs for noodles and/or dumplings. (A food processor is also very good for dumpling filling preparation, to get the consistency right.)

[@jovelynwilson7637]

Food processor will form a dough?i will try this

[@metpatpetet7685]

Yes, I use it for all sorts of doughs -- Indian breads like paratha or roti, biscuit or scones, pie crusts.

[@FoodChainTV]

If you measure the flour and egg by grams, it will account for any moisture and size of the eggs and you will be able to provide a standardized recipe. Just a tip :)

[@ohsoloco5113]

Humidity can still vary the amount of moisture in the flour. It still comes down to a keen eye for the consistency of the dough.

[@HomeofGoldRush]

The point you bring up about whether it is worth it or not is on point! For people who eat pasta at the same rate of rice or bread will understand that.

[@juliesmith5831]

I have just recently discovered your website and I'm very happy to meet you. I love that I now know how to make noodles and also have the choice to save money. Your style of giving instructions is excellent, very easy to understand and follow. I look forward to trying the other recipes I have already watched. I love chinese food so much I can't seem to get enough of it. I am not Asian but I was taught how to eat with chopsticks when I was 5 years old by Mr. Fong himself and I have been useing chopsticks for over 6 decades. I can't live without them either. Especially when I eat a salad.

[@kevink9397]

Making noodles at home is the best, and always cheaper and healthier than processed pastas with preservatives. The bonus is that they're a blast to make and kids love to help - great snow-day family project!! Thank you Mandy!

[@johnbrandolini2915]

I make all sorts of pasta not to save money but to control the process. If I factored in my labor prior to retirement, it certainly wouldn't be cost effective. I started making my own lo mein noodles a while ago because the Asian grocery I go to tends to quickly sell out of the fresh noodles. Like you I make enough to freeze but tbh they rarely last 2 weeks let alone 6 moonths. And thank you for the effort you put into your videos. I'm no stranger to the kitchen as I do all the cooking for the 2 of us and have been at it for decades. However, when watching your videos I always come away learning something new.

[@jordansimmons4858]

I started watching your videos and still am going down the list of watching them, and you have no idea how much I appreciate them soo much. I love watching them and being educated on authentic Chinese food. I am a foodie and I do like to cook, so this is giving me motivation to try to make some of these to get out of my comfort zone☺️

[@linh918]

Thanks for sharing. I have followed your videos to make noodles from scratch and since then I’ve never had to buy noodles again. It taste soooo good.

[@Dj-zz]

You are one of the very best food instructors on U-Tube 非常感谢

[@marchair]

What a great video! I love your channel; you’re such a great presenter, and always informative, entertaining, and practical. I have a KitchenAid, but haven’t got any additional attachments. I might just had to remedy that. They are pricey, but likely worth it for me. I make almost everything from scratch, but have never tried my hand at noodles or pasta. You make me want to change that!

[@BM_100]

I got the 3 attachment bundle from Williams Sonoma for $150

[@ThaoNguyen-uh7ez]

I have a kitchen aid but don’t have the pasta, noodle attachments. I guess this is a good excuse for me to buy the attachments to save a few dollars from buying noodles from the store 😊!! Love your videos. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@desireeyoung2814]

I just found your channel, and am very impressed with your thoughtful and concise teaching style. These lo mein noodles look delicious and fun to make. Thank you for sharing!

[@frankleepower2333]

Inflation is terrible but if it forces people to make their own but Soup Up Recipes makes it all the better!

[@oliviaglass3843]

Love your channel. I also make homemade Noodles when I want something special. So much tastier than store bought. I am retired so I have the time now and I make it completely by hand. Love rolling out the dough and see it becoming this beautiful smooth sheet. But I still keep a few boxes of store bought pasta because it’s so convenient.

[@bradleydillman8244]

You did amazing job, Mandy!!

[@southerncaltattooedbiker3643]

Mandy I hope that you and your family are safe and you didn't have much damage from the storm ❤️ 🙏 ..... love from Arizona

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thank you.

[@mrsmcdonald9363]

Those attachments for the Kitchen Aid mixer are a significant investment, but if you have arthritis and make a lot of noodles and pasta, they sure are nice. If you have friends and relatives who have the stand mixers, consider sharing a variety of attachments.

[@PaladinHD]

Love your videos. Sorry to hear about your arthritis and will be praying for you.

[@CornbreadAndChopstix]

Thank you Mindy!! This is awesome! Since I moved from Atlanta to New Mexico, I have had access to an Asian market. I'm so grateful!!

[@davedunington7637]

Thank YOU , I really enjoy your Instruction ... And Yes today it is worth it !!!!

[@C2CSubCommander]

This recipe is an extra buy a mixer. Never used your brand but when I worked in college foodservice, we used the huge Hobart stand mixers with attachments, back in in the late 80''s- early 90's. I just have to think small scale. 😁

[@markwakeley3835]

I love making breads, rolls and other pastries. It's about time I tried pasta. I don't have a Kitchenaid or bread machine. Everything by hand. Great therapy.

[@bulkvanderhuge9006]

Helpful tip: Put the Cornstarch in a towel, and make a "Powder Puff" out of it, and you can easily spread the cornstarch on the pasta to keep it from sticking

[@wentoneisendon6502]

I'll never make this, but I've dropped a like cos I've made a few of your recipes and enjoyed them very much!

[@carold8345]

I liked the corn starch tip. Thanks

[@patrickdurham8393]

I finally got my own house with a big kitchen and the first thing I bought was a KitchenAid mixer with attachments. I've been looking at the pasta attachment for a while and now I know what I'm going to do with it!

[@vmitchinson]

If you decide to buy a grinder attachment, buy an all metal one. I had the plastic one and put it into the fridge to cool it to help keep the meat cold during the grind. The plastic cracked around the metal bearing. This crack was too small to clean, thus increasing the risk of food contamination. That grinder was replaced with a #12 meat grinder. Well worth the extra cost because it grinds 10X faster.

[@joejackson3415]

One has to admit Kitchen Aid is the best, like you precious lady. 😇

[@papapepe2232]

Always a treat to watch your videos Mandy and learn something new everytime 👍👍

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

This is amazing. I tend to avoid ramen because of the added chemicals. This lo mein recipe looks much more wholesome.

[@bvoyles74]

Ramen with these noodles would be great .

[@BabyBoomerDad]

❤🎉 If a person loves to create labour is never any effort. I am 60 yo, not to old to learn and wil definitely make this noodles. You explain in detail and that helps to make no mistakes. Thank you from South Africa...

[@leonorcummings6616]

Thank you Miss Mandy. I love fresh noodles for lomein and beef soups. I’ve been trying your simple way of making Chinese foods. I learned a great deal in Basic Chinese foods cooking when I used to work for a family in Hong Kong in the 90’s. I love Chinese foods home made not restaurant made.

[@gregmuon]

I made these often when I was a kid. Child labor! 🤣It was actually kind of fun -- like playing with Play-Doh, but you can eat it when you're done. 😁 In my case the noodles were pasta fresca, not lo mein, even though it's the same recipe and made the same way... We had a hand cranked machine.

[@islandgal500]

Have a KitchenAid mixer but only a hand crank pasta machine I can use with your recipes. Yes, it is worth it even though I do not eat a lot of noodles yet. That probably will change though since I will be able to make my own noodles now. We only have one small local grocery store and they never have a selection of noodles other than the few common ones. It is very special when we can make our own. Love your demonstrations because you make everything so clear about what to aim for.

[@Selanon321]

just discovered your channel and I'm binging, YOU'RE AMAZING!!!

[@themattbuchanan]

Love these noodles! My local international mart stopped carrying the brand of noodles I prefer for using in Lo Mein. Now I’m spoiled by these and couldn’t go back to store-bought!

[@angprice2352]

Beautiful! Thank you for posting such helpful, detailed videos! The Souped-Up wok I bought two+ years ago is my #1 cooking pan. Thank you for that as well. (I bought another as a gift, too)

[@barber0611]

since homemade tastes so much better and it's cheaper it's totally worth it!

[@710LENNY]

I used to be able to buy eggs for $1.99 a dozen. Now, on sale, I can find them for $3.59 for 18. That's an increase from 16 cents per egg to 20 cents per egg, and I truly believe that what they are calling grade A large are not large, but medium. Still, it's one of the cheapest and easiest to find proteins, and I love pasta. Definitely going to try this. I usually make spinach linguine for my spaghetti sauce, but I have been adding noodles to Asian dishes lately as a change from rice.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

the cost of eggs doubled since last year in my area so I feel you.

[@sylviaecklund8766]

Thanks Mandy for this video. I dont have a kitchen aid yet. I like how the noodles you made. They turned out very nice.

[@vacuousadvice9467]

this was packed full of helpful tips and just plain useful information. don't think i'll ever buy noodles again

[@shadowmoon7106]

I love Lo mein noodles!!! No KitchenAid but it's on my Christmas list w/attachments.

[@sandylewis8897]

Today, homemade noodles 1 lb were $8 in NJ!

[@fishyschtuff]

in general i do eat noodle dishes a lot and recently i have been looking for lo mein recipes, then this video falls into my recommendations...i feel like this is fate! overall, a very good video, i certainly enjoyed listening to the process and the final statement :)

[@strikerzac]

Worth it. Make a ton and freeze it. Then laugh at the inflated prices. I won't pay the inflated prices!

[@andilynphillips75]

This is my noodle recipe! It’s interesting how the same recipe makes noodles for several different cuisines. Mine was the same as my mom and my grandma but they rolled by hand. Something I could never get quite right. Either way they are a family favorite, they just taste so much better than dried pasta. Definitely still a labor of love but so worth it. I use a Mercato atlas to roll and cut. But use my kitchen aid or my food processor to make the dough. My arthritis screams about it so they know when I make noodles for them it’s something special.

[@gizmo7877]

I always make my own pasta and have the attachments plus the Kitchen Aid attachment with the extruder for those pastas you can’t make by hand. I also have the Pasta Queen hand cranked pasta maker, so I’m all set to go. Yes, it is cheaper and so easy, with or without eggs, regular flour, wheat or 00 flour. I get such gratification making my own pasta because fresh pasta is the best. Little ingredients but big results. Now let’s go make some great sauce to go with it and pig out!!

[@shadybad9836]

Hi Mandy another great video, just to let you know, l took delivery of a 4kg box of this type of noodle today , from Amazon Prime, it cost me £18 and some change, l was made up with them being so cheap ,as here in the UK where l live there is no Asian market, also buying a attachment for my Kenwood mixer is a great big expensive up grade l could not afford. Keep safe and happy bad😊🌹

[@candiesestore88]

Definitely making them at home, making a big batch to save time, and saving money. Most of store bought noodles/pastas contain certain amount of preservatives to prolong the noodles' shelve life, however, by ingesting preservatives will not prolong our life... just a thought.

[@fernandosanchez9226]

Lo mein noodles and i love them so much God bless asia for these delicious noodles one of the best things made Only for fans of noodles im sure many love other stuff too 😂😂😂

[@hollish196]

wonderful! I do want to try this. I live in a rural area where access to Asian foods is very, very limited. Having this recipe will make noodle-life so much easier.

[@C2CSubCommander]

There's no Asian grocery store near me, I am glad you have this recipe. :)

[@DennisNowland]

you know your stuff. You are genuine too. I like that.

[@Eddi3xBac0n]

I like these kinda noodles done but I like them a little fried too. Like a well done pizza or wings that alittle burnt but nice and juicy under the skin

[@andersonomo597]

You forgot the FUN factor! it's like being a kid again and mucking around with Playdough!!

[@jackdorsey4850]

You never know what's around the corner it's good to know alternate means to complete the task

[@jasonrodgers9063]

Very interesting! I especially like it from the "home-made cool" aspect. I also have a KitchenAid stand mixer, but would have to buy the two pasta attachments.

[@vmitchinson]

The three piece set for my KA just arrived from Amazon. Cost $139.00 CAD.

[@jasonrodgers9063]

@@vmitchinson I just bought one 3 piece set off Ebay for $71 (with shipping). Listed as "used", but looks new to me. I'm guessing it was actually "open box", which Ebay requires to be listed as used. Can't wait to try!

[@anonymously241]

That red machinery is awesome 👍

[@chopsddy3]

I would rather eat the homemade, fresh noodles. It’s important to learn the skills to cook with the most basic ingredients. It’s not only less expensive, in my opinion, it’s more healthy ,satisfying and dependable. Thanks so much for all you helpful information.

[@FirstCastMedia]

I wish I had that Kitchen aid! haha! Great tips thank you!

[@RedDragonVideos]

That mixer is *AWESOME* for making dough and noodles. I don't think you will wear it out for a few years🤣. I will continue to buy noodles till Santa Clause brings me a KitchenAid Pro 7qt mixer (W/ attachments)😆. Thank you Mandy. Have a great day😍💞🐲🙏🌞

[@MOJOsKrazyKitchen]

Thank you great tutorial :)

[@Nikkimommyof4]

I feel like thanks to shows like this, more people will be willing to try making things like pasta at home by hand because we just cant' afford to keep spending money on things we can easily make at home with a lttie bit of time and effort. I am so glad she made this program. I like making my own pasta but it's been a minute since I've done it. I will probably be going back to that again soon.

[@luchardMmarak]

So good 👍

[@deltafour1212]

For me, It's not a matter if it's cheaper but a matter time and convenance.

[@changosprietos]

Excellent explanation and demostration.

[@Amarie1961]

It’s worth it if you use the noodles regularly and you’re batch preparing it. There’s a big difference in the price.

[@OsirusHandle]

Idk, depends where. Tescos in the uk has a line of noodles and pasta that are really... wow. like 400g of spaghetti for 60p. Its literally below the cost of flour.

[@kenzie_cups_cakes]

❤❤❤❤ wow just wow I love noodles but it's too expensive in Jamaican to buy are take out. So this is my new best friend thank you for sharing 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@carmendalila3987]

Yes yes it makes a big difference, thank you kindly young lady for this class, now I can make my own noodles and know what is in them. Thank you God bless you always.

[@ronaldo77782]

Love your videos so so educational and entertaining.

[@tuckcuttertuck6802]

I am amazed that our Y-tube masters allow you to say the I word. Yes making noddles is indeed labor intensive, but you cannot beat fresh noodles.

[@user-di2on5gl2d]

I live in a rented room with shared kitchen/bath at the moment so I have limited use of kitchen space. I love lo mein & get it at local Asian market. When I get my own kitchen, I will invest in a Kitchen aid & make this recipe. Thank you in advance.

[@mariap4828]

I thought your recipe was Great! It’s worth it for Sure to make it at home. I think if you have ready made noodles in the freezer already, then I’d be more inclined to cook one of your delicious lo mein recipes more often! The KitchenAid is so great and the attachments like the pasta extruder are Soo helpful and make the work very easy. I have to get the sheet roller attachment as I have the Atlas you have to crank from Italy for 30 years! Making macaroni/noodles is Always a fun thing to do with kids too. Thank you for being interested in all our economics. If it saves money? It’s good for us. I hope your hands feel less tightness and pain Mandy. 😢

[@loati94]

I cant find fresh nor frozen noodles where I live so I will try this someday

[@karenrobbins6656]

That’s interesting about the cost. One of these days I will get one of those KitchenAid attachments. Right now I have the crank kind of pasta maker so it takes more time and energy. That means I actually don’t make noodles that often. You make it look so easy

[@myrnasilverio1362]

I have a big family and everyone is fund of pasta, so making it will give me good savings. Thanks for this video Mandy. I'll definitely benefit from this.

[@aw_1977]

Mandy, love your videos! Can you recommend a brand of thick egg noodle that you like? If you weren't using your home-made ones.

[@cabernetguy2000]

Thanks for the very informative video! Home made noodles / pasta are always superior in taste and cheaper than those sold everywhere.

[@dang.s]

The price of eggs is also skyrocketed, too. I watched a few videos of making pasta noodles including yours, and I am ready to make my own noodles at home. Got all my essential tools.

[@mcgmcg2792]

Yeah. It's real expensive near me as well. Rice noodles too.

[@AndrewWatsonChangingWay]

Don't have dough hook, like kneading dough, so will do this by hand if I do it, but will probably buy instead. Thanks for providing the case both for and against making own noodles.

[@familyc3026]

This is an awesome homemade fresh noodle without any preservative. How should I thaw the noodle after freezing them? I hope someday you would show us how to make ramen noodle. Thank you for sharing.

[@scanmead]

I haven't tried making noodles yet, but the difference in price and taste with home made mayonnaise is probably a good indication it's worth the work.

[@halendavis1554]

Its always worth it when you can donit yourself and save a little money

[@angelatruly]

Thank for for the clear concise directions. I wouldn't make noodles for cost savings, but for the benefit of healthier fresh ingredients. Not sure how long it would take me to reap any cost savings as I would need to purchase a kitchen aid or comparable stand mixer and the various attachments. Not sure of that cost, but it does look like some happy psychological benefits to say 'I made this not Safeway!' 🙃.

[@jillcnc]

The pasta roller is $89.88 and the noodle press is $149.99. So you have to factor that into the cost if you don't already have them.

[@fussyrenovator7551]

I bought a manual roller and pasta cutter at the thrift shop for $5.

[@nnlachance6760]

Thank you for sharing. Its amazing!!

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That was quick and easy! I’m going to try it! Thanks for sharing!

[@cathyfield4765]

Thank you, Mandy. I may try this as it's truly economical. The markets in my area have a smaller selection of noodles.The PanAsia market has a different mix of them each time I go there. Sometimes there are no udon, others it will be a scarcity of something else.

[@nujjjj5713]

Домашняя лапша всегда намного лучше и вкуснее, чем покупная.