Description
Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein is a delectable, homemade take on the classic Chinese noodle dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table in just a quarter of an hour. Featuring chewy chow mein noodles stir-fried with crunchy cabbage, celery, and onions, this recipe is both simple and budget-friendly. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a delightful side dish, it allows you to enjoy restaurant-quality flavors from the comfort of your own kitchen. With customizable ingredients and a one-pan cooking method, you’ll love how easy it is to whip up this savory meal.
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 soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetarian stir fry sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauces, vegetarian stir fry sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Bring a large pan of water to boil and blanch the chow mein noodles for 20-30 seconds until loosened. Drain without rinsing.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the same pan over medium heat and sauté onions, cabbage, and celery until softened (about 1 minute).
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add another tablespoon of oil to the empty space. Add the drained noodles along with the prepared sauce.
- Toss everything together using a cooking spoon until well combined and heated through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg