Panda Express Chow Mein (Print-Friendly Version)
Savory stir-fried noodles with crunchy vegetables ready in 15 minutes - a delicious homemade version of the popular takeout classic.
# What You Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
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2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
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1 cup sliced celery
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1 small onion, sliced
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Noodle Sauce
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2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
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½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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¼ cup low-sodium chicken stock
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½ tablespoon cornstarch
# How to Make It:
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In a small bowl, combine all noodle sauce ingredients and set aside.
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Bring a large pan filled halfway with water to boil on medium-high heat. Blanch chow mein noodles for 20-30 seconds until loosened.
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Strain the noodles in a colander and set aside. Do not rinse with water.
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Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pan. Stir-fry onions, cabbage and celery until softened, about 1 minute.
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Push vegetables to the side of the pan. Add remaining oil into empty space, then add noodles and sauce.
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Toss everything together until noodles are evenly coated in sauce. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips:
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For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth and oyster sauce with vegetarian stir-fry sauce.
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Fresh chow mein noodles work best, but dried can be substituted following package cooking instructions.