Lo Mein, Hong Kong Style and Malaysian Style

“Lo mein” in Cantonese means “tossed noodles,” and essentially that’s what it is. Lo mein comes in many combinations as well, with varying styles and flavor profiles by region. For example, this recipe includes two variations of sauces, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Sauces can be as simple as soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili oil, garlic oil, or meat sauces. However, “lo mein” only refers to noodles that have been cooked separately and combined or tossed with the sauce after cooking. (“Chow mein” re