Panda Express Chow Mein

Close up image of chow mein noodles in black skillet

5 from 6 votes

Make your favorite Chow Mein recipe at home. Loaded with flavor from celery, onion, cabbage, bean sprouts and sesame oil!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

8 oz chicken broth
⅓ c. Tamari soy sauce
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp white pepper
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp sesame oil
⅔ c. chopped celery
1 white onion thinly sliced
2 c. cabbage chopped
16 oz Chinese egg noodles Thai kitchen stir fry noodles will work as well!
½ c. bean sprouts

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and white pepper. Set aside.
Cook noodles according to the package. Drain and set aside. *For this step, cook the noodles in chicken broth for added flavor! We used 8oz chicken broth, and 8oz water*
Meanwhile wash and chop celery into diagonal pieces. Thinly slice the white onion, and chop cabbage into thin strips.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium high heat. Once the oil starts to shimmer, add celery and onion. Saute for 2 minutes, then add cabbage, bean sprouts, and sesame oil. Stir fry for 5 minutes. Add noodles and sauce and stir fry an additional 3 minutes. Add salt to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t Have a Wok? That’s not a problem – you can cook chow mein in a large non-stick pan, too.

Noodles: You can use any kind of Chinese egg noodles or you can also use Thai Kitchen stir-fry noodles, too.

Veggie Tip: You can add more vegetables to this chow mein – snap peas, shredded carrots, mushrooms, chopped broccoli floret are just a few ideas. Heartier veggies will need a longer cook time, so plan for that if you make additions.

Add a Protein: To make it a main dish, add a cooked protein like shredded chicken, sliced steak, or shrimp.

Make it Ahead: This is a great option for meal prep! You can make it ahead and then store it in containers in the fridge for three to four days. Add a protein, and it’s perfect for easy lunches during the week.

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