Description
This Panda Express Chow Mein is a homemade version of the popular restaurant dish, featuring stir-fried noodles tossed in a savory sauce with vegetables for a delicious and easy-to-make meal. Perfect as a side dish or a main course, this recipe brings the signature flavors of Panda Express right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup Bell Pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 pack (7 oz) Chow Mein Noodles (fresh or dry)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2–3 Green Onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles:
- If using fresh chow mein noodles, follow package instructions to blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- If using dry noodles, cook them according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onion, carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper (if using). Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Cook the Garlic:
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the vegetables and stir-fry for another 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Combine the Noodles:
- Add the cooked chow mein noodles to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together so the noodles are evenly distributed among the vegetables.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir to combine until the sugar dissolves.
- Toss the Noodles:
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss the mixture together, ensuring the noodles are well-coated in the sauce. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the noodles to absorb the sauce and heat through.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy your homemade Panda Express Chow Mein!
Notes
- Feel free to add protein like chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu to make it a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, you can also add a dash of chili sauce or red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0g