Description
Craving a fast, flavorful, and satisfying dish? This Panda Express Chow Mein copycat recipe is exactly what you need. Bursting with umami flavors and just the right amount of crunch, it brings the popular takeout experience straight to your kitchen. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a savory lunch option, or a family-friendly easy recipe, this dish hits all the marks.
Featuring stir-fried noodles, crisp cabbage, sweet onions, and a savory soy-based sauce, it’s the perfect balance of taste and texture. This recipe works wonderfully on its own or as a base for your favorite proteins like chicken, shrimp, or tofu. With its combination of easy preparation, affordable ingredients, and irresistible taste, this is one of those go-to dinner ideas you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
14 oz fresh yakisoba noodles (or cooked chow mein noodles)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, sliced
2 cups cabbage, chopped
1 cup celery, sliced diagonally
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- If using packaged yakisoba noodles, run them under warm water to loosen. If using dried noodles, cook and drain.
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce (optional), sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Stir-fry onions for 1–2 minutes until translucent.
- Add cabbage and celery; stir-fry for another 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Push veggies to the side. Add noodles and let them sear lightly for a minute.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and toss everything to coat evenly.
- Stir-fry for 2–3 more minutes until heated through. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner