Description
Skip the takeout line! This copycat Panda Express Chow Mein tastes even better than the original and comes together in just 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12 oz) dried yakisoba noodles or 16 oz fresh Chinese egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced (about ¼ of a medium cabbage)
- ½ cup celery, diagonally sliced (about 2 stalks)
- ⅓ cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (regular, not low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions but 1-2 minutes less than recommended. Rinse under cold water, drain thoroughly, and toss with 1 teaspoon oil to prevent sticking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, garlic powder, and white pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat remaining oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add onions and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add celery and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add cabbage and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until it starts to wilt but still has some crispness.
- Add the noodles to the wok and pour the sauce evenly over everything. Toss continuously for 2-3 minutes until noodles are coated and everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat, toss in green onions, and serve immediately for the authentic Panda Express experience.