Description
This homemade Panda Express Chow Mein recipe is a quick and flavorful dish made with tender chow mein noodles, sautéed vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups sliced green cabbage (about ⅓ cabbage)
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion (about ½ medium onion)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste (or grated ginger)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles:
Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package directions. Drain the noodles and set them aside. - Cook the Vegetables:
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet. Add the thinly sliced onion and sliced green cabbage, cooking the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 5 minutes). - Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, ginger paste, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and salt and pepper. - Combine Noodles and Sauce:
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables, stirring to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for a few more minutes. - Serve:
Remove from heat and serve the chow mein fresh!
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite proteins, such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu, for an extra boost of flavor.
- Make sure not to overcook the vegetables; they should be tender but still have a little crunch for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg