This copycat Panda Express chow mein recipe is better than what you get at the restaurant. It combines tender noodles, sweet onions, and crisp cabbage in a wonderful umami sauce.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian American
Keyword: chow mein, chow mein recipe, panda express chow mein, panda express chow mein reicpe
Cook the 6 ounces chow mein noodles according to the package directions. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
Heat the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet, add the 1 cup thinly sliced onion, and 2 ½ cups sliced green cabbage,and cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until tender -about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl whisk together the 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger paste,3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, and Salt and pepper to taste.
Add the noodles to the skillet, pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables, and stir to coat everything in sauce.
Cook for a few minutes, remove from heat, and serve fresh!