Description
Panda Express chow mein delivers savory noodles packed with crisp vegetables and umami flavors. Chinese-inspired comfort brings restaurant quality directly to home kitchens for quick and satisfying meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 (5.6 ounces / 159 grams) Yakisoba noodles or Chinese Egg Noodles
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup celery, chopped diagonally
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and freshly ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl to create a harmonious sauce blend.
- Thoroughly rinse packaged noodles under cool water, ensuring complete drainage and discarding any included seasoning packets.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious wok over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Introduce thinly sliced celery and diced onions to the hot wok, sautéing for approximately 90 seconds until onions become translucent and slightly softened.
- Incorporate shredded cabbage into the vegetable mixture, continuing to stir-fry for an additional 60 seconds to maintain crisp texture.
- Pour prepared sauce over the vegetable medley, then add rinsed noodles to the wok.
- Toss and stir-fry the entire mixture at medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, ensuring noodles are evenly coated and heated through without becoming mushy.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Adapt the sauce by swapping soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free version that maintains rich umami flavor.
- Choose fresh, crisp vegetables to ensure maximum texture and vibrant color in your chow mein.
- Minimize cooking time for vegetables to preserve their crunch and nutritional value, keeping them slightly tender-crisp.
- Consider adding protein like tofu, chicken, or shrimp to transform this side dish into a complete meal with balanced nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg