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Quick Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles

A large mound of glossy, dark brown fried noodles mixed with shredded cabbage and carrots, ready to serve.
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Make this classic, savory soy sauce pan fried noodles dish fast. This recipe delivers authentic flavor with minimal effort, perfect for a weeknight noodle dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh or dried noodles (chow mein or lo mein style)
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
  • 4 ounces protein (sliced chicken, pork, or firm tofu)
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • For the Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian mushroom sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Pinch of white pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain them immediately and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Toss the drained noodles with 1 teaspoon of the neutral oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add your chosen protein (chicken, pork, or tofu) and cook until browned and done. Remove the protein from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the garlic and the white parts of the green onions to the hot skillet. Stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the carrots and cabbage to the skillet. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still have some crunch.
  6. Return the cooked protein to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles. Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the noodles and vegetables.
  7. Toss everything together quickly and constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through. Do not overcook.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in the green parts of the green onions. Serve your easy stir-fried noodles immediately.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom sauce or an extra tablespoon of soy sauce.
  • If you prefer thicker noodles in your stir fry, use Shanghai style noodles or fresh lo mein noodles.
  • To achieve crispy edges on your noodles (classic pan fried noodles style), let the noodles sit undisturbed in the hot pan for one minute before tossing.

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