Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy 15-min. Panda Express Chow Mein, a quick and satisfying stir-fry that brings restaurant-style taste right to your kitchen. With chewy chow mein noodles tossed in a savory sauce and complemented by crunchy cabbage, celery, and onions, this dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or impressing guests at any gathering. Ready in just 15 minutes, it requires minimal ingredients and only one pan, making cleanup a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
- 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetarian stir fry sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken stock (or cold water)
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauces, vegetarian stir fry sauce, sesame oil, garlic, chicken stock, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Bring a large pan of water to boil over medium-high heat. Blanch the chow mein noodles for 20-30 seconds until loosened.
- Drain the noodles in a colander; do not rinse.
- Heat vegetable oil in the large pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, cabbage, and celery for about 1 minute until softened.
- Push veggies to one side of the pan; add remaining oil and then the noodles along with the prepared sauce.
- Toss everything together until well coated and heated through before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your chow mein by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or carrots. For protein options, consider adding cooked chicken or tofu for a plant-based alternative. Adjust the spice level with red pepper flakes if you prefer a bit of heat.