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Quick & Easy Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles

Close-up of a white plate piled high with savory fried noodles, mixed with shredded carrots and cabbage, topped with fresh green onions.
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Make restaurant-style pan fried noodles at home in under 15 minutes using simple soy sauce and pantry ingredients. This is a fast, flavorful weeknight noodle meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh or dried noodles (lo mein or yakisoba style)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch of white pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain them well and toss with a few drops of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet 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 cabbage and carrots to the wok. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften slightly.
  4. Push the vegetables to one side of the wok. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the empty space. Add the cooked noodles to the wok.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper to create the sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce evenly over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together quickly and continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
  7. Stir in the green parts of the green onions just before serving. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

  • For a complete meal, add 1 cup of cooked, sliced chicken, shrimp, or tofu during step 4.
  • If you do not have fresh noodles, use dried noodles, but adjust cooking time as necessary.
  • To achieve a crispier texture, let the noodles sit undisturbed in the hot wok for about 1 minute before tossing.

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