Basic Lokshen (With Variations) Recipe

Name: Basic Lokshen (With Variations)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb broad egg noodle; 2 quarts boiling water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons shortening; ½ cup chopped seedless raisin; ¼ cup chopped almonds (optional); 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1
Drop noodles in rapidly boiling salted water and cook until tender.
2
Drain in a colander, pouring hot water through to rinse well.
3
Beat eggs with sugar, cinnamon and salt and add the noodles.
4
Melt shortening in the baking dish and add to mixture.
5
Turn half the mixture into greased baking dish, sprinkle with raisins and nuts, and add remainder.
6
Top with crumbs and bake 45 minutes at 400 degrees F.
7
Variations.
8
Substitute 1 cup thinly sliced tart apples for raisins, or combine equal amounts of each; use chopped greben (cracklings) and chicken or goose fat for shortening; substitute 1 cup finely cut dried prunes for other fruit, with or without nuts.
9
Add lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon grated rind.

2600

kcal

Calories

196

Fat

Carbs

187

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb broad egg noodle, 2 quarts boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Basic Lokshen (With Variations) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basic Lokshen (With Variations)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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