Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein

Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein

from delish.com
20 min
4 servings

In this copycat recipe for the cult favorite chow mein, cabbage and celery are cooked just slightly so the dish retains some crunchiness.

Ingredients

  • 3 (5.6-oz.) packages fresh yakisoba noodles or 1 lb. dried wheat noodles
  • 1/2 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 c. sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. white or black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/2 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 c.)
  • 4 large celery stalks, sliced on an angle (about 2 c.)
  • 1/2 medium white onion, diced (about 1 c.)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tbsp. minced or grated fresh ginger

Directions

  1. 1

    Fill a wok or large, high-sided skillet with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add noodles and cook just until loosened, about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, pepper, sugar, and oyster sauce.

  3. 3

    Heat wok over high (make sure it’s completely dry) and add oil. Once oil begins smoking, add cabbage, celery, and onions. Stir-fry, mixing frequently, until slightly softened and wilted, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add noodles and, using tongs, toss until completely combined.

  5. 5

    Give sauce a quick whisk and add to wok. Toss until combined and noodles are completely coated in sauce, being careful not to break noodles into small pieces.