Panda Express Chow Mein (THE BEST COPYCAT)

Panda Express Chow Mein (THE BEST COPYCAT)

from cjeatsrecipes.com
25 min
4 servings

This is THE best Panda Express Chow Mein copycat recipe you will find that's even BETTER than the original! It's a simple noodle dish that I've upgraded in the flavor category that can be used as a side for any delicious meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chow Mein or Pancit noodle (fresh preferred)
  • 4 stalks celery (sliced at an angle diagonally into 1/2" pieces)
  • 1 white onion (sliced)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
  • 2 cups cabbage (sliced into ribbons)
  • 3 tbsp light soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp msg (optional)
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare vegetables by mincing garlic and ginger, slicing white onion, cabbage, and celery. Set aside in separate bowls.

  2. 2

    Mix sauce in a bowl by combining low sodium light soy sauce, sugar, shaoxing wine, white pepper, sesame oil, msg, cornstarch, and chicken broth.

  3. 3

    If using chow mein noodles, blanch for 30 seconds in boiling water then drain and pat dry. If using fresh pancit noodles, separate noodles and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add 2 tbsp of neutral oil over high heat to a wok or pan and saute garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add vegetables and stir fry for 2 minutes until charred.

  5. 5

    Add noodles and stir fry for 1-2 minutes to char noodles. Add the sauce and mix together, stir frying for an additional 2-3 minutes over high heat until the sauce has absorbed and noodles are dry. Enjoy!

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