Lo Mein

Directions

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   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
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   Cut the onion in half and slice it thinly.
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   Add onion to the skillet and lower heat to medium.
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   Stir frequently.
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   Pierce the bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables and zap them in the microwave on medium power for about 5 minutes to thaw.
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    Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
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    Add the stir-fry vegetables to the onion.
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    Stir to combine and warm if necessary.
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    Remove the vegetable mixture to a large bowl.
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    Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the large skillet and heat over medium high heat.
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    Thinly slice the pork or chicken.
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    I usually use either thin pork cutlets or chicken tenders.
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    Brown the chicken or pork over high heat.
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    Take the boiling water off the burner and add the ramen noodles.
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    Let them soak for about 3 minutes and then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
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    Remove the chicken or pork from the skillet and add it to the bowl of vegetables.
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    In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the cold water, the packets of Oriental flavoring (from the ramen noodles), and the cornstarch.
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    Lower the heat under your skillet to medium.
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    Add the cornstarch mixture.
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    Stir constantly with a wooden spoon.
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    In under a minute the mixture will thicken.
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    Lower the heat to medium-low.
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    Add the noodles, vegetables, and chicken/pork.
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    Gently combine, warm, and serve!
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    Enjoy!