Description

This Panda Express Chow Mein recipe delivers a deliciously authentic takeout-style stir-fried noodle dish that is quick and easy to make at home. Featuring tender chow mein noodles with sautéed cabbage and onions, all tossed in a flavorful garlic-ginger soy-hoisin sauce, it’s a perfect satisfying meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Chow Mein Noodles

6 ounces chow mein noodles

Vegetables & Aromatics

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

Sauces & Seasoning

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Oil

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Cook noodles: Prepare the 6 ounces of chow mein noodles according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
Sauté vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup thinly sliced onion and 2 ½ cups sliced green cabbage. Cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they become tender, approximately 5 minutes.
Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, and salt and pepper to taste until well combined.
Combine and toss: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the sauce.
Finish cooking and serve: Cook the mixture for an additional few minutes to allow flavors to meld and the noodles to warm through. Remove from heat and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

You can substitute chow mein noodles with lo mein noodles or thin spaghetti if unavailable.
Adjust soy sauce and hoisin sauce quantities to taste for saltiness and sweetness.
Adding protein such as sliced chicken, beef, or tofu can turn this into a complete meal.
For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
Ensure noodles are not overcooked to maintain the perfect chewy texture in the final dish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Chinese-American

Keywords: Panda Express Chow Mein, chow mein noodles, Chinese noodles recipe, stir-fried noodles, homemade chow mein, vegetable chow mein