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10-Minute Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles

A close-up of savory fried noodles mixed with shredded cabbage and carrots, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Make restaurant-quality Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles fast. This easy stir fry recipe delivers savory, authentic flavor in just 10 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh or dried noodles (yakisoba or lo mein style)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (light)
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., shredded cabbage, sliced carrots, snow peas)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain them immediately and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the sauce by whisking together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl. Set this flavorful noodle sauce aside.
  3. Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the neutral cooking oil.
  4. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil. Stir fry quickly for about 15 seconds until fragrant. Do not let them burn.
  5. Add your mixed vegetables to the wok. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
  6. Add the cooked and drained noodles to the wok with the vegetables. Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the noodles.
  7. Toss everything together constantly using tongs for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through. This quick pan fried noodles step develops the savory flavor.
  8. Remove the noodles from the heat. Transfer the homemade takeout noodles to serving plates.
  9. Garnish the savory fried noodles with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use fresh noodles if available. If using dried noodles, ensure they are cooked al dente.
  • If you want to add protein, cook thinly sliced chicken or shrimp first, remove from the wok, and add back in with the noodles during step 6.
  • Adjust the amount of dark soy sauce to control the final color of your Chinese stir fried noodles.

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