Panda Express Chow Mein
This homemade Panda Express Chow Mein is a quick and easy stir-fried noodle dish featuring crispy Chinese egg noodles tossed with tender vegetables and a savory sauce, capturing the iconic takeout flavor right in your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings, it is customizable, affordable, and family-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian (with modifications), Vegan (if oyster sauce omitted or substituted), Gluten Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz Chinese egg noodles
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup green cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until just al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent stickiness.
- Stir-Fry Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add chopped cabbage, celery, and julienned carrots to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables soften but retain a slight crunch.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Toss in the cooked noodles. Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a drizzle of sesame oil over everything. Stir-fry to evenly coat the noodles and veggies in the sauce.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove from heat, then sprinkle with sliced green onions for freshness. Serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the noodles; they should be slightly firm to avoid mushiness.
- Stir-fry on high heat to achieve the classic chow mein texture and flavor.
- Prep all ingredients before stir-frying as the cooking process is quick.
- Use a wok if possible for even heat distribution and easy tossing.
- Adjust soy and oyster sauce to taste for preferred saltiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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