Chow Mein (Panda Express Copycat)

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Chow Mein (Panda Express Copycat)

This copycat Panda Express Chow Mein recipe comes together in as little as 20 minutes! It makes the perfect side dish to your other favorite Chinese takeout dishes or add some protein and turn it into a meal all on its own.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: easy chow mein recipe, panda express chow mein, panda express recipes

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic , minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 packages refrigerated Yaki-Soba (5.6 ounces each), seasoning packet discarded, see note below
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 yellow onion , thinly sliced
3 ribs celery , sliced diagonally into small pieces
2 cups shredded cabbage

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and white pepper; set aside.
In a large pot of boiling water, add the Yaki-Soba noodles; cook until loosened, 1-2 minutes; drain well.
Heat both oils in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring often, until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in cabbage until heated through and a little tender, about 2 minutes.
Add in the Yaki-Soba noodles along with the soy sauce mixture; stir well until combined, about 2 minutes.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

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Notes

Add some protein. Chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, and tofu are all common additions. Cook the protein separately and then toss with the cabbage right before adding the noodles.

Add other veggies. Onion, celery, and cabbage are the base of most chow mein recipes but that doesn't mean they're the only veggies you can add. Carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, water chestnuts, and even broccoli can make great additions.

Use ramen noodles. Yaki-Soba noodles are ideal and what's used to make chow mein. They can usually be found in the refrigerated aisle of your local grocery store, but if you have trouble locating them, ramen noodles can be used in a pinch.

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