Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein
Discover the joy of homemade dining with this Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein, a quick and delicious dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen. Made with chewy chow mein noodles stir-fried in a savory sauce and complemented by crunchy cabbage, celery, and onions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating a delightful meal in just 15 minutes while saving money and enjoying healthier ingredients without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
- 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir fry sauce)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together and set aside.
- Bring a large pan of water to boil and blanch the chow mein noodles for 20-30 seconds until loosened.
- Strain the noodles in a colander, avoiding rinsing to retain flavor.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan; stir-fry onions, cabbage, and celery for about 1 minute until softened.
- Push veggies aside in the pan, add remaining oil, noodles, and prepared sauce to the empty space.
- Toss everything together until the noodles are thoroughly coated in the sauce; remove from heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg