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Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat

Savory Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat Ready in 20 Minutes

This Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat captures the beloved dish's flavors in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 1 pack Yaki-Soba Noodles Discard any seasoning packets included.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic is highly recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar, packed Coconut sugar can be a good substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Freshly Grated Ginger Use ground ginger if fresh is unavailable.
  • 0.25 teaspoon White Pepper Feel free to use black pepper as an alternative.
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable or canola oil works well too.
  • 1 whole Onion, diced Any variety of onion will do.
  • 3 ribs Celery, sliced diagonally Contributes crunch and freshness.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage Pre-shredded coleslaw mix can save time.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large cast iron skillet
  • small mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the Yaki-Soba noodles and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly tender. Drain the noodles well.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, grated ginger, and white pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sliced celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  4. Stir in shredded cabbage and cook for 1 minute until heated through.
  5. Add the drained Yaki-Soba noodles and the sauce mixture. Toss together for about 2 minutes until well combined.
  6. Remove from heat and serve hot, garnishing with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure you drain the Yaki-Soba noodles thoroughly to avoid excess water. Customize with proteins if desired. Garnish adds freshness.

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