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Panda Express Chow Mein Copy Cat Recipe

INGREDIENTS Secret Sauce Recipe! 2 (5.6-ounce) packages refrigerated Yaki-Soba, seasoning sauce packets discarded* 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 stalks celery, sliced diagonally 2 cups shredded cabbage INSTRUCTIONS Make the secret sauce. In a large pot of boiling water, add Yaki-Soba until loosened, about 1-2 minutes; drain well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and celery, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in cabbage until heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in Yaki-Soba and soy sauce mixture until well combined, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
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caricakes
Oh my god this sounds awesome!!
Derrat
I'm so glad to see this. I'm not a big fan of cooked cabbage and always end up picking it out anyway. Now I can just leave it out entirely!
KariinaAguirre
I have to try it πŸ˜›
danidee
I can't wait to customize this in my kitchen!
nokcha
From the number of likes and clips, I'm going to assume my family will really love me for making this :)
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