Chow mein, translated from Chinese, is stir-fried noodles. Lo mein, on the other hand, means “stirred noodles,” meaning the dishes differ most in the cooking techniques used to prepare them.

Lo mein and chow mein are Chinese food classics. Fox News Digital spoke to two chefs to decipher the differences and similarities between these two noodle favorites.

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Lo mein is typically made with fresh noodles, while chow mein is made with dried. Fresh noodles are softer, while dried noodles are sturdier and have a longer shelf life. Other than that, the ...

Vegan Substitutes for Lo Mein In addition to Italian pasta, there are many types of plant-based noodles from all over the world that can substitute for lo mein noodles. While the textures and ...