Panda Express Chow Mein

Quick and easy, better than takeout Panda Express chow mein in under 15 minutes. This copycat recipe features fresh, crisp vegetables stir-fried with thin noodles and tossed in a mouthwatering sauce.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword copy cat panda express chow mein, panda express chow mein recipe, panda express noodles, panda noodles

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 551kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

Sauce

3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon white pepper

Stir Fry

1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
3 tablespoons neutral oil vegetable, avocado, canola
½ small yellow onion sliced into 1-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic minced
½ cup celery diagonally sliced, about 2 stalks
2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced

Instructions

Blanch the noodles. In a small pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Quickly blanch the noodles for 10-30 seconds or according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Mix the sauce. In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, water, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix until well combined.
Heat aromatics. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add vegetables. Add the cabbage and celery, and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
Add noodles and sauce. Add the noodles and sauce, and toss until everything is evenly coated, about 2-3 minutes. Then, spread the noodles flat against the wok and let them sear for an additional 1 minute.
Serve. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

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