Panda Express Chow Mein (But Better)

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, add Chinese cooking wine, dark soy sauce, ground white pepper, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil and cornstarch then whisk together.
  2. 2In a bowl, add Chinese cooking wine, dark soy sauce, ground white pepper, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil and cornstarch then whisk together.
  3. 3In a bowl, add Chinese cooking wine, dark soy sauce, ground white pepper, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil and cornstarch then whisk together.
  4. 4Boil noodles according to package.
  5. 5Boil noodles according to package.
  6. 6Boil noodles according to package.
  7. 7Drain and rinse noodles with water to remove excess starch.
  8. 8Drain and rinse noodles with water to remove excess starch.
  9. 9Drain and rinse noodles with water to remove excess starch.
  10. 10Add vegetable oil in a wok, then swirl around the pan and heat over medium high.
  11. 11Add vegetable oil in a wok, then swirl around the pan and heat over medium high.
  12. 12Add vegetable oil in a wok, then swirl around the pan and heat over medium high.
  13. 13Pour out oil, give wok a good wipe with a paper towel and then lightly season.
  14. 14Pour out oil, give wok a good wipe with a paper towel and then lightly season.
  15. 15Pour out oil, give wok a good wipe with a paper towel and then lightly season.
  16. 16Add more vegetable oil, heat over medium high.
  17. 17Add more vegetable oil, heat over medium high.
  18. 18Add more vegetable oil, heat over medium high.
  19. 19Add green onions, celery ribs and julienned carrots to pan.
  20. 20Add green onions, celery ribs and julienned carrots to pan.
  21. 21Add green onions, celery ribs and julienned carrots to pan.
  22. 22Sautee all together.
  23. 23Sautee all together.
  24. 24Sautee all together.
  25. 25Remove all the vegetables and place in a bowl to the side.
  26. 26Remove all the vegetables and place in a bowl to the side.
  27. 27Remove all the vegetables and place in a bowl to the side.
  28. 28Add more vegetable oil, and then chopped garlic and stir in the pan constantly until it begins to turn golden brown.
  29. 29Add more vegetable oil, and then chopped garlic and stir in the pan constantly until it begins to turn golden brown.
  30. 30Add more vegetable oil, and then chopped garlic and stir in the pan constantly until it begins to turn golden brown.
  31. 31Add the vegetable and stir until all the ingredients are together.
  32. 32Add the vegetable and stir until all the ingredients are together.
  33. 33Add the vegetable and stir until all the ingredients are together.
  34. 34Add noodle to the wok, sautee and stir
  35. 35Add noodle to the wok, sautee and stir
  36. 36Add noodle to the wok, sautee and stir
  37. 37Add the sauce and water then continue stirring for 30 seconds.
  38. 38Add the sauce and water then continue stirring for 30 seconds.
  39. 39Add the sauce and water then continue stirring for 30 seconds.
  40. 40Add bean sprouts and stir for another 30 seconds
  41. 41Add bean sprouts and stir for another 30 seconds
  42. 42Add bean sprouts and stir for another 30 seconds
  43. 43Cut off the heat, add the very finely chopped garlic and toss together to give fresh spicy garlic flavor.
  44. 44Cut off the heat, add the very finely chopped garlic and toss together to give fresh spicy garlic flavor.
  45. 45Cut off the heat, add the very finely chopped garlic and toss together to give fresh spicy garlic flavor.
  46. 46Get a nice bowl and plate all of it.
  47. 47Get a nice bowl and plate all of it.
  48. 48Get a nice bowl and plate all of it.
  49. 49Optionally finish with some thinly sliced green onion.
  50. 50Optionally finish with some thinly sliced green onion.
  51. 51Optionally finish with some thinly sliced green onion.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
  • 2 tablespoons Dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground white pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons Oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoons Oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoons Oyster sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • 2 Green onions
  • 2 Green onions
  • 2 Green onions
  • 1 Celery ribs
  • 1 Celery ribs
  • 1 Celery ribs
  • 1 large Carrot
  • 1 large Carrot
  • 1 large Carrot
  • 3 cups Green cabbage
  • 3 cups Green cabbage
  • 3 cups Green cabbage
  • 3.5 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 3.5 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 3.5 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 8 oz Chow Mein Noodles
  • 8 oz Chow Mein Noodles
  • 8 oz Chow Mein Noodles

Equipment

Small bowlWhiskLarge wokSpatula or SpoonColanderKnifeCutting board

Tips

  • Finely chop the cabbage.
  • Ensure to cut off the heat when adding the final 2 cloves of garlic to prevent burning.
  • Adding chili can make the recipe better.