Panda Express Chow Mein | Gluten Free + Gluten Free Fast Food

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while rice noodles are often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a similar sweetness without shellfish.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner and tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often more affordable.

Boil water in a large pot for the rice noodles.

Prepare the vegetables by shredding the cabbage and cutting the green onions into strips.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.

Add shredded cabbage and green onions; cook until wilted.

Prepare the sauce by mixing liquid aminos, gluten-free soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and Hoisin sauce in a bowl.

Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness with brown sugar; if too salty, add more sugar or adjust with cornstarch.

Dissolve cornstarch in cold water until cloudy, then add to the sauce to thicken it.

Once the noodles are cooked, drain and add them to the skillet with the vegetables.

Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and stir to combine; cook until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens