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Panda Express Chow Mein Recipe

Panda Express Chow Mein Recipe
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4.9 from 9 reviews

This Panda Express Chow Mein recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy the classic Chinese-American stir-fried noodles loaded with crisp vegetables and a savory sauce. Perfect as a main or side dish, it combines fresh chow mein noodles, cabbage, celery, onion, and a flavorful blend of soy, oyster, and sesame oils to create an authentic takeout-style experience at home.

Ingredients

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Noodles and Vegetables

  • 1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
  • 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced

Sauces and Oils

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral 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

Other Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock (low-sodium, or cold water)
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, chicken stock, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Blanch the Noodles: Bring a large pan filled halfway with water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the chow mein noodles and blanch them for 20-30 seconds or until they loosen. Be careful not to overcook.
  3. Drain Noodles: Strain the noodles through a colander and set them aside, making sure not to rinse them so that the sauce adheres better later.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions, cabbage, and celery. Stir-fry until softened, about 1 minute.
  5. Cook Noodles with Sauce: Push the cooked vegetables to one side of the pan. Add the remaining vegetable oil to the empty space, then add the drained noodles along with the prepared sauce mixture.
  6. Toss and Finish: Toss everything together thoroughly until the noodles are well coated with the sauce and heated through. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade Panda Express Chow Mein!

Notes

  • Do not rinse noodles after blanching to ensure the sauce sticks properly.
  • Use fresh chow mein noodles for best texture, but dried noodles may be substituted if rehydrated properly.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute oyster sauce with vegetarian stir fry sauce or mushroom sauce and use water or vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
  • Adjust soy sauce quantity based on your preferred saltiness.
  • Cooking time may vary slightly depending on stove and equipment.

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Keywords: Panda Express Chow Mein, Chow Mein Noodles, Stir Fry Noodles, Chinese-American Recipes, Takeout Style Noodles, Easy Stir Fry, Vegetable Chow Mein

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