# Chinese Takeout Chow Mein

This recipe guides you through making a simple, Panda Express-style Chinese takeout chow mein with custom-cooked noodles and a savory sauce.

- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 10 oz cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 0.5 tsp MSG
- 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp garlic

## Instructions

1. Cut two green onions, about 2 inches, and cut the whites in half if too thick.
2. Boil water for the noodles.
3. Make the sauce by mixing 3 tbsp of soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of water, 0.5 tsp of sugar, 0.5 tsp of white pepper, 0.5 tsp of MSG, 0.5 tsp of chicken bouillon (or 0.25-0.5 tsp salt), and 1 tsp of dark soy sauce.
4. Set the sauce aside.
5. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of oil to your pan.
6. Add about 1 tsp of garlic or two garlic cloves.
7. Add about 1 cup of shredded carrots to the pan.
8. Stir-fry the carrots on high heat for about 1-2 minutes.
9. Add the 10 oz shredded cabbage to the pan.
10. Stir-fry the cabbage for about 1-2 minutes.
11. Turn off the heat and set the vegetables aside.
12. Cook 12 oz of chow mein noodles in boiling water for 20 seconds to soften them.
13. After 20 seconds, add the softened noodles to the pan with the vegetables.
14. Move the veggies to the side to create a nest and place the noodles in the nest to char for about 30 seconds.
15. After about 30 seconds, add the green onions.
16. Stir the sauce again and pour it over the noodles.
17. Give everything a good toss to combine.

## Equipment

- pan

## Tips

- You can add in your favorite proteins and vegetables.
- If you don't want to use chicken bouillon or MSG, use 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of salt instead.
- The dish is really good with chili crunch oil if you like spice.
- It's good to eat as a side or as your main dish.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18QHqLyhJv/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/360d1f07-a555-4dab-8258-a480e5bffd7a
- Extracted: 2026-04-26

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