Panda Express Chow Mein
Recreate the restaurant-favorite Panda Express Chow Mein right in your own kitchen with this quick and easy recipe! Featuring tender yakisoba or fresh chow mein noodles stir-fried to perfection with crunchy celery, sweet onions, and vibrant shredded cabbage, this dish is bursting with fresh flavors and textures. The savory sauce, made with a blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and a touch of aromatic sesame oil, perfectly coats each strand of noodle for an irresistible umami-packed bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this chow mein is perfect as a satisfying main course or a versatile side dish for your favorite Asian-inspired meals. It’s the ultimate homemade takeout experience that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz yakisoba noodles (or fresh chow mein noodles)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced diagonally
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 0.25 tsp ground white pepper (optional)
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil and briefly cook the yakisoba noodles for 1-2 minutes to loosen them. Drain and set aside. (Skip this step if using fresh chow mein noodles.)
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and ground white pepper (if using). Set the sauce aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.
Add the sliced onions and celery to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the shredded cabbage and minced garlic. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes, until the cabbage is slightly wilted.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet or wok. Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles and vegetables.
Toss everything together with tongs or a spatula, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce and heated through. Cook for 2 additional minutes.
Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with a drizzle of sesame oil or sliced green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4180 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1177 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
