Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Panda Express Chow Mein



We have made this recipe twice now and it is SO yummy! I just added some shredded chicken to mine from Costco and it made a complete meal. They would be an awesome side to any Asian dish. I found this recipe via Nycole on pinterest but you can find the original here:
http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/2012/12/our-version-of-panda-express-chow-mein.html

Ingredients
  • 1/4 c. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated ( I used powder-still good)
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2-3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 (5.6 oz) packages refrigerated Yaki Soba noodles (found in the produce section of the grocery store.. usually the 3 packages are sold together in one 17oz. pack)
  • 2/3 c. chopped celery (chopped diagonally)
  • 1 medium-sized onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 c. chopped cabbage
Instructions
  • In a small bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and black pepper. Set aside.
  • Remove Yaki Soba from packages and discard included flavoring packets. Rinse noodles well, drain, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large wok or skillet. Add celery and onion and saute for about 1-2 minutes or until onions start to become soft and transparent. Add cabbage and saute an additional minute or so.
  • Toss Yaki Soba noodles and soy sauce mixture with the vegetables over medium-high heat for an additional 2-3 minutes or until noodles are heated through. Serve immediately

Two things that might help. 1. I personally had a hard time finding the noodles. After inquiring at both Meijer and Kroger I had no luck. The next week I went back to Kroger and they had a new product- the KAME stir fry noodles. They worked great. Plus I didn't need to rinse them. The original post said she found hers at Wal-Mart. 2. Don't skimp on the veggies. It seems like a lot but they cook down.
The noodles the recipe calls for. These are in the refrigerated section
The ones I used. They were on the shelf with all the Asian foods.