Panda Express Chow Mein

Panda Express Chow Mein







two tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil, divided

four sliced scallions

three cups coarsely shredded napa cabbage

1/2 cup bean sprouts

1/2 cup sliced celery

1/4 tsp. sugar

one cup chicken broth

tbsp. soy sauce

tbsp. untoasted sesame oil

tbsp. corn starch

two tbsp. water

red pepper flakes

1/2 pound dry chow mein noodles



Prepare chow mein noodles according to the package directions. Drain, toss with a tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil and set aside.

Heat a tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet. Add scallions, cabbage, spouts and celery and stir-fry for about three minutes, or until vegetables start to wilt. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.

Add cooked chow mein noodles to wok or skillet and stir fry for about two minutes, until hot. Return vegetables to the pan with noodles.

Combine sugar, broth, soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour over mixture in the wok, and stir to coat.

Combine corn starch and water in a small bowl. Add to pan, stirring until sauce thickens.

Season with red pepper flakes to taste, and serve.