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Panda Express Copycat Chow Mein

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • fresh lo mein noodlesFresh454 g
  • celery (sliced)Produce4 pieces
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • fresh ginger (grated)Produce6 g
  • green cabbage (sliced)Produce180 g
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • soy saucePantry52 ml
  • oyster saucePantry30 ml
  • dark soy sauce (plus extra for drizzling)Pantry5 ml
  • white sugarPantry19 g
  • shaoxing winePantry15 ml
  • white pepperSpices2 g
  • sesame oilPantry5 ml
  • msg (optional)Spices1 g
  • cornstarchPantry4 g
  • chicken brothPantry80 ml
  • neutral oilPantry30 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

561kcal

Carbs
100 g
Proteins
15 g
Fat
11 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Heat the wok and fry the aromatics

    • Preheat the wok until it is nice and hot.
    • Add the neutral oil, then fry the minced garlic and ginger.
    • Turn the heat up to high.
    Step 1
  2. Slice the vegetables

    • Slice the onion, cabbage and celery evenly so they cook evenly.
    Step 2
  3. Stir-fry the vegetables

    • Throw the vegetables into the wok and cook until they pick up a little char.
    • Season with a little salt.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the noodles

    • Cook the chow mein noodles on the side, keeping them slightly undercooked since they will finish in the sauce.
    • Fry them in the wok for a couple of minutes.
    Step 4
  5. Make the sauce

    • Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, shaoxing wine, white pepper, sesame oil, msg, cornstarch and chicken broth in a measuring cup.
    • Whisk until combined.
    Step 5
  6. Toss everything in the sauce

    • Pour the sauce into the wok and toss everything until the sauce thickens.
    • Drizzle a little more dark soy sauce on top for color.
    • Taste and adjust with extra sauces to your liking.
    Step 6