Panda Express Chow Mein Copycat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 (5.6-ounce) packages refrigerated Yaki-Soba, seasoning sauce packets discarded
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¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
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2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
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¼ teaspoon white pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, diced
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3 ribs celery, sliced diagonally
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2 cups shredded cabbage
# Instructions:
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the Yaki-Soba noodles and cook just until they've loosened, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them as they'll continue cooking later with the vegetables. Drain the noodles well and set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine the reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, packed brown sugar, freshly grated ginger, and white pepper. Whisk everything together until the sugar has dissolved and the ingredients are well incorporated. Set this sauce mixture aside for later.
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Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and diagonally sliced celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but still have some crispness, about 3-4 minutes. The vegetables should have some color but still maintain their texture.
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Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet with the onion and celery. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, just until the cabbage is heated through and begins to soften slightly. Be careful not to overcook—the cabbage should still have some crunch to it.
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Add the drained Yaki-Soba noodles to the skillet with the vegetables. Immediately pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together continuously for about 2 minutes, ensuring that the noodles and vegetables are well coated with the sauce and everything is heated through evenly.
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Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove the skillet from heat. Serve the chow mein immediately while it's hot for the best flavor and texture.
# Notes:
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Yaki-Soba noodles can be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores, often near tofu or other Asian ingredients.
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To make this a complete meal, add cooked protein such as chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu.
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For a more authentic flavor, you can substitute the olive oil with vegetable or peanut oil.
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This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.