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15-Minute Ultimate Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles

A large serving of dark, glossy fried noodles topped with fresh cabbage and carrot strips.
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Make savory, takeout-style pan fried noodles fast. This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together in 15 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz dried egg noodles or lo mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain them well and toss with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the shredded cabbage and sliced carrots to the skillet. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften slightly.
  4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the empty space. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, and water or broth. Pour this sauce mixture evenly over the noodles and vegetables.
  6. Toss everything together quickly and continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and the sauce has reduced slightly. You want the noodles to get slightly browned.
  7. Stir in the green parts of the green onions. Remove from heat immediately.
  8. Serve your fast noodle dinner hot.

Notes

  • For a heartier meal, add 1 cup of cooked, sliced chicken or shrimp during Step 4.
  • If you prefer a crispier texture, cook the noodles slightly less than package directions and pan fry them longer in Step 5 until edges brown.
  • Use fresh or frozen stir-fry vegetable mixes to save prep time.

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