Copycat Chow Mein Noodles Recipe Tastes Like Panda Express (20 Minutes) Copycat Recipes Vegetarian Dinner Side Dishes Asian Recipes

Craving some Asian food? Panda Express copycat recipes are always in demand. This is a copycat recipe for their flavorful chow mein that is so addictive. Perfectly cooked noodles are cooked with celery, onion and cabbage then coated in a simple sauce. Delish. This copycat Panda Express chow mein noodles recipe is one you'll make over and over again. 

You don't need too many ingredients to make this chow mein noodles recipe. Here is your short shopping list: soy sauce, fresh garlic, brown sugar, fresh ginger (read about the health benefits of ginger), dry ramen noodles (those inexpensive rectangular packages), vegetable oil, onion, celery and cabbage (check out the health benefits of cabbage).

Serve this easy 20-minute Asian noodle recipe as a vegetarian main dish or as a side dish with chicken, pork or beef. Make a batch of crispy egg rolls and you having a winning dinner combination.

Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 9 ounces (3 packages) dry ramen noodles or 10 ounces (2 packages) refrigerated ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets or save for another use)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 ribs celery, sliced
• 2 cups shredded cabbage

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar and ginger in a small bowl. (If you like spicy food, add some crushed red pepper flakes.)
2. Cook the ramen noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and celery and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook about 2 minutes. (Add any vegetable you like! Make it your own.)
4. Add the ramen noodles and soy mixture. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes or until heated through. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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