Description
Indulge in the flavors of homemade Chinese cuisine with this Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein. This quick and simple recipe features chewy chow mein noodles tossed in a savory sauce, complemented by crunchy vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it an excellent alternative to takeout that saves both time and money. With its delicious taste and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself coming back to this recipe again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
- 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 small sliced onion
- 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
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock (or cold water)
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauces and set aside.
- Boil water in a large pan and blanch the chow mein noodles for 20-30 seconds until loosened.
- Drain the noodles in a colander without rinsing to retain their flavor.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan and sauté onions, cabbage, and celery for about one minute until softened.
- Push veggies aside, add remaining oil, noodles, and prepared sauce to the pan.
- Toss everything together until well-coated; remove from heat and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg