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Ultimate 15-Minute Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles

Close-up of a white bowl filled with savory, saucy fried noodles mixed with shredded carrots and cabbage.
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Make restaurant-quality fried noodles fast. This simple recipe delivers savory, takeout-style flavor using basic pantry ingredients in just 15 minutes, perfect for any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried egg noodles or lo mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like vegetable or canola)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce (for color and depth)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for richness)
  • 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 immediately and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Heat the neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the shredded cabbage and carrots to the wok. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but still have some crunch.
  5. Add the cooked and drained noodles to the wok.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Pour this sauce mixture over the noodles and vegetables.
  7. Toss everything together quickly and continuously for 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the savory sauce and heated through. Use tongs to lift and turn the noodles for even cooking.
  8. Remove the wok from the heat. Stir in the green parts of the sliced green onions.
  9. Serve your quick fried noodles immediately for the best texture.

Notes

  • For crispier noodles, cook the noodles slightly less than package directions and let them dry for 10 minutes before stir-frying.
  • If you do not have dark soy sauce, substitute with an extra teaspoon of regular soy sauce, though the color will be lighter.
  • This recipe works well with any firm noodle, such as yakisoba or even spaghetti in a pinch.

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