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panda express chow mein recipe

Panda Express Chow Mein Recipe

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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fresh lo mein noodles
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced on the diagonal
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp white pepper

Method
 

  1. Boil the 8 oz lo mein noodles in unsalted water for 2 minutes until just underdone, drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a drizzle of oil.
  2. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes, add the 2 tbsp vegetable oil, then stir-fry the onion and celery for 3 minutes; add the cabbage and minced garlic and cook 2 more minutes until wilted.
  3. Add the drained noodles to the pan and toss with the vegetables for 1 minute over high heat until the noodles pick up color.
  4. Stir together the 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and ½ tsp sugar, pour over the noodles, and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until absorbed; remove from heat and add the 1 tsp sesame oil and ¼ tsp white pepper.
  5. Pile the noodles into a serving bowl, twist into a mound, and finish with a light drizzle of sesame oil or sliced green onion.

Notes

The pan temperature is the one thing that makes or breaks this recipe. If your stove runs cool, let the wok or skillet preheat for a full 2 minutes before anything goes in. Fresh lo mein noodles are worth hunting down in the refrigerated aisle at an Asian grocery store, but dry spaghetti cooked just short of al dente is a reliable backup.