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Ultimate 15-Minute Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles

A large white plate piled high with savory, saucy fried noodles mixed with bright orange carrots and green cabbage.
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Make savory, restaurant-style soy sauce pan fried noodles quickly. This easy noodle stir fry comes together in 15 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner or fast lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz fresh or dried lo mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 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)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch of white pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside. If using dried noodles, cook until just tender.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble quickly until just set. Remove the eggs from the wok and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the cabbage and carrots to the wok. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften slightly.
  5. Add the cooked noodles to the wok. Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Toss everything together quickly, ensuring the sauce coats all the noodles evenly.
  6. Return the scrambled eggs to the wok. Stir fry for 1 minute more to heat through.
  7. Remove the noodles from the heat. Stir in the green parts of the green onions. Serve your quick fried noodles immediately.

Notes

  • For an authentic Shanghai Chow Mein flavor, use thick, fresh noodles if available.
  • If you prefer a less oily dish, use a non-stick pan instead of a wok, but keep the heat high for stir-frying.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of cooked, shredded chicken or shrimp for a heartier weeknight noodle dinner.

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