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photo at 45 degree angle of a black Bowl of lo mein with thai basil, thai chilis, yu choy and chicken. lo mein wrapped around a pair of wood brown chopsticks. Light brown chiffon napkin along front of bowl. 6 thai chillis to the right behind bowl.

Ultimate Homemade Lo Mein Recipe with Thai Basil and Chilis

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy-to-make noodle dish that’s bursting with bold flavors and aromatic spices, this Thai basil and chili lo mein recipe is just what you need!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Thai, Vegetarian
Keyword: lo mein, lo mein recipe, thai basil, thai food
Servings: 3 people
Author: Ainseanlea @ The Stush Kitchen

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Equipment

  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 pair tongs
  • 1 medium pot
  • 1 fry pan

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dried lo mein noodles or 12 oz fresh noodles
  • oil for searing

Meat Marinade

  • 12 oz your choice of meat chicken, beef, pork, shrimp and flaky fish like haddock pair beautifully
  • 1/4 cup thai basil chopped
  • 1 1/2 TBSP dark soy sauce (or 3 TBSP regular soy sauce)
  • 1 TBSP garlic minced
  • 1/2 TBSP ginger minced
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke

Lo Mein Sauce

  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or correlating broth depending on your choice of meat
  • 1/4 cup thai basil whole leaves or chopped
  • 4 thai chilis seeded & sliced
  • 1 1/2 TBSP ginger minced
  • 3 TBSP Shaoxing wine
  • 2 TBSP dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 TBSP cornstarch
  • 2 TBSP granulated sugar
  • 3-4 stalks green onions chopped
  • 12-14 leaves yu choy

Instructions

  • If you're opting for a meatless lo mein skip to step 4! Start by marinating your choice of meat - in a medium bowl, add meat, chopped Thai basil, minced garlic, minced ginger, dark soy sauce and liquid smoke. Cover and set side to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • While meat marinates combine broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar & liquid smoke in a measuring cup. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons to oil to pan then sauté meat as appropriate for your choice.
  • While meat is cooking, prepare lo mein noodles according to package instructions and drain. Once meat is fully cooked, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Turn frying pan heat down to medium and add minced ginger, Thai chilis & Thai basil to pan. Once aromatic add Shaoxing wine to deglaze pan.
  • Add broth mixture to frying pan along with cooked noodles, meat and yu choy. Toss with tongs until noodles are fully coated and sauce has thickened.
  • Add chopped green onions before serving and enjoy hot!

Notes

If making substitutions be sure to check out the information in the blog post for best results!
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