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    Panda Express Chow Mein Recipe - Copycat

    Published: Sep 6, 2017 · Modified: Mar 26, 2018 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Panda Express Chow Mein Recipe

    This copycat Panda Express Chow Mein recipe is sure to satisfy any cravings you have for this popular Chinese side dish! Simple to make and only needs minimal ingredients!

    Chow Mein is easily my favorite Chinese takeout side dish! However, whenever I order Chinese takeout, I often find their version of Chow Mein to be lacking. Fast food or not, there is just something I’ve always loved about the Panda Express Chow Mein recipe!

    Panda Express Chow Mein NoodlesI’ve heard the latest trend in millennial fashion is to dye your hair gray. Though, initially it sounded ridiculous, as a 34 year old whom nature has prematurely graced with the distinguished George Clooney salt and pepper cut, without any of the other chiseled good looks to go with it, I think this is one trend I can get behind! I’ve always wanted to be a trendsetter! Who knew? Hey, at least it is better than twerking, right? I could probably get the rest of my George Clooney bod if I turned FoxValleyFoodie.com into a health blog, but when you can make meals like this Panda Express Chow Mein recipe who cares about looking good in public?

    Panda Express Chow Mein CopycatRecently I went on a bit of a quest to master the homemade version of the Panda Express Chow Mein recipe. After testing out multiple recipes, and applying my own twists, I have a version that hits the Panda’s sweet spot! Plus, the recipe is super easy and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients.

    Panda Express Chow Mein Ingredients

    The best noodles for this dish are fresh yakisoba noodles (discard any sauce packet included). They are a Japanese noodle made from wheat flour. I found them at my local oriental grocer, but you can certainly order them online instead. The major grocery stores around me do not carry them. However, I did also substitute these Excellent Flour Stick Pancit Canton Noodles (affiliate link) with great success.

    You will also find crunch bits of produce among the noodles, so be sure to pick up cabbage, celery, and onion to mimmick the right texture.

    Panda Express Chow Mein Side Dish

    Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat

    Panda Express Chow Mein Recipe - Copycat

    This copycat Panda Express Chow Mein recipe is sure to satisfy any cravings you have for this popular Chinese side dish! Simple to make and only needs minimal ingredients!
    4 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings.
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz fresh yakisoba noodles discarding any included sauce packets
    • ¼ c soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Oyster Sauce
    • ½ yellow onion sliced
    • 8 oz cabbage sliced (roughly 2 cups)
    • 2 stalks celery chopped
    • 2-3 tablespoon oil

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in 12" skillet or wok and add onion, cabbage, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened and show bits of char.
    • While vegetables are cooking combine soy, brown sugar, and oyster sauce in bowl.
    • Add noodles and sauce mixture once vegetables begin to char and toss mixture together.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    Dry noodles can also work, however be sure to cook them according to their directions prior to adding them to the vegetables.
     
    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE you will love my Korean BBQ Beef Stir Fry with Noodles!
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    This recipe was originally published on FoxValleyFoodie.com February 19, 2016.

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    1. Dot martin

      April 06, 2022 at 5:58 pm

      Made this tonight, as I was hungry for chow mein. Very good, thanks for the recipe!
      I am a subscriber and enjoy
      your emails and recipes!

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    2. Kimberly

      March 03, 2021 at 1:20 pm

      How do you prepare the flour stix noodles since I don’t see any cooking instructions

      Reply
    3. JIM

      February 19, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      4 stars
      It's good but needs more vegetables!

      HAVE YOUR RUN ACROSS A GOOD RECIPE FOR:
      "CANTONESE BEEF NOODLE SOUP?
      USING VERY THIN - SLICED BEEF SIRLOIN BITE SIZED STRIPS, {SUKIYAKI TYPE BEEF} CHINESE NOODLES, SOY SAUCE BEAD MOLASSES, BAMBOO SHOOTS, BEAN SPROUTS, WATER CHESTNUTS IN A THICK SAUCE THAT COATS THE NOODLES!

      Reply
      • JIM

        February 19, 2016 at 8:31 pm

        4 stars
        Also for the Cantonese Beef Noodles! --- The Basic Stock is a Rich Homemade - Chicken Stock! Two Chickens in an 8 Quart pan covered & Slow Cooked! Simmered until Tender!

        Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        February 19, 2016 at 8:34 pm

        I have not, but that sounds fantastic! I'll have to hunt down a recipe!

        Reply
      • Don

        August 10, 2022 at 9:23 am

        My wife had a craving for Asian food so I cooked her your chow mein dish and added some pork. 5 stars, we loved it!

        Reply

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