Easy Panda Express Chow Mein (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Chewy chow mein noodles stir-fried with cabbage, celery, onions, and a savory sauce for a quick, tasty side.
# Ingredients List:
→ Noodles and Vegetables
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1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
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2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
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1 cup sliced celery
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1 small onion, sliced
→ Sauce
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2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
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0.5 tablespoon dark soy sauce
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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0.25 cup low-sodium chicken stock or cold water
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0.5 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
→ Oils
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral oil
# How to Make It:
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In a small bowl, whisk together regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, chicken stock, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
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Bring a large pan filled halfway with water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add chow mein noodles and blanch for 20 to 30 seconds until loosened. Drain noodles in a colander without rinsing and set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, cabbage, and celery, cooking until softened, approximately 1 minute.
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Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil to the empty side, then add noodles and prepared sauce. Toss everything together until noodles are evenly coated with sauce.
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Remove pan from heat and serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Information:
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Blanching the noodles briefly prevents them from sticking and ensures the perfect chewy texture.