The title is a bit misleading because getting noodles tasting a lot like Panda's is difficult because they are fried to give that distinct taste. That is hard to replicate---at least with my cooking equipment. But I finally have come with with something that tastes quite good and will only use half the dishes in your kitchen!
Chop veggies:
1-2 onions
2 cups-ish celery sliced thin
2 cups-ish shredded cabbage--regular or Napa
1/4 cup match stick sized carrots (cut quite skinny)
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
3 green onions
Use all or some of the veggies. Chop and set aside.
Prepare and set aside:
1/2 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
Mix sauce, set aside:
3 TBSP soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
shake of cayenne
Cook dried Chinese noodles (1-2 pkgs). Make sure they are wheat based, not rice based. I'm getting pickier with my Chinese food. The ones from local grocery stores are not nearly as good as ones from an Asian market. Cook in hot water for just a few minutes. Drain in a colander and shake excess water. Put in a bowl and pour 2-3 TBSP vegetable oil over them and stir well. Then in small batches fry them in a hot frying pan for just a few minutes. Transfer back to cooking pot to keep warm while you cook the veggies. Add another TBSP of oil to the frying pan and heat until hot. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant (30 seconds or so). Add veggies, starting with the harder ones first--carrots, then celery then onions. Cook only until tender crisp and cabbage just starts to wilt. Toss noodles with the sauce and add veggies. Stir and heat slightly then serve.
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