Vegan Instant Pot Chow Mein, a delicious recipe idea that is simple to make.
This recipe reminds me of a Panda Express Copycat recipe but, without the dairy or meat added to it.
Vegan Instant Pot Chow Mein
Vegan Instant Pot Chow Mein
I was really surprised at how easy this Chow Mein is to make thanks to the instant pot.
Even better, it looks and tastes great!
Did you try my Asian Carrot Salad in Sesame Dressing?
That Asian carrot salad would go nicely with this Chow Mein recipe.
The Asian carrot salad is colorful and full of great flavors.
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This recipe is for anyone asking is Chow Mein Noodles vegan.
The quick answer is possibly not.
This is because many varieties of noodles are made with eggs.
This recipe is made with Hokkein Noodles.
Hokkein noodles are generally not made with egg.
However, I would suggest that you check the ingredients on the packaging to make sure that your noodles are indeed vegan.
People do ask what is the difference between lo mein and chow mein.
Technically, the noodles used in lo mein have eggs in them.
Lo mein is usually prepared in a wok.
Technically, chow mein refers to fried noodles.
However, they are not always prepared that way, such as in this recipe.
Chow mein noodles do not usually contain egg in them as well.
Vegan Instant Pot Chow Mein
Tips for making vegan chow mein Panda Express style
If you are really looking for a true copycat of the original chow mein, check out the pre-bottles Panda Express sauces. You can find Panda Express Sauces here.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- This recipe contains a small amount of vegetables as it is a copycat version. If you would like to add extra vegetables, slice them thing and small and add them with the other vegetables in this recipe. Sliced small carrots are a good choice.
- Adding cubed tofu is an option. You can add the tofu with the vegetables. Or, you can stir in cooked tofu with the finished noodles.
- Serve this chow mein with sesame seeds on top. You can finds sesame seeds here.
How to personalize this panda express chow mein vegan recipe.
I mentioned above that adding tofu is one way to personalize this recipe.
Also, adding additional vegetables such as matchbook cut carrots, is another way to personalize this recipe.
Here are more ways to make this recipe better.
Up the ante on this recipe by adding Sriracha or peppers. Or, you can stir in some nuts or dried fruit just before serving.
How to store Vegan Chow Mein.
Leftovers should be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
If well stored, it can keep for a few days.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
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- Spicy Air Fried Carrots.
- How to Make Fire Roasted Tomatoes.
- Vegan Beer Cheese Queso
- Delicious Spinach and Beet Salad.
- Vegan Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies.
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You may be wondering what does an Instant Pot do.
Instant Pots are popular pressure cookers.
Because they are pressurizes, Instant Pots are able to cook food quickly.
This recipe has been adapted to work in an instant pot or other pressure cooker.
If you are wanting to make this in a slow cooker, I would suggest that you cook the noodles separately and then combine the ingredients before serving.
Ingredients needed to make this Panda Express Chow Mein vegan recipe.
Please make sure that all of your ingredients are vegan.
- Hokkien Noodles– Use a 14 ounce precooked noodle package.
- Celery- 1 cup chopped (about 2 stalks chopped).
- Yellow Onion- ½ onion sliced thin. That is about a quarter cup.
- Cabbage- ½ cup shredded (you can buy this already made).
- Olive Oil- 3 tablespoons.
- Low Sodium Soy Sauce – 2 tablespoons.
- Hoisin Sauce– 2 tablespoons.
- Optional- cooked tofu and/or Seasonings as desired.
How to make Instant Pot Panda Express Copycat Chow Mein
- Prepare your ingredients as indicated above. You can chop the celery, slice the onion, and shred the cabbage. However, if the noodles have not been cooked, cook them as indicated on the packaging. Also, if you are adding tofu chunks, make sure they have been cooked as well.
- Set your instant pot or pressure cooker to sauté. This allows the instant pot to heat up to the temperatures of a hot wok.
- Next, you can add the oil and vegetables to the instant pot. Make sure that you sauté the ingredients until they start to caramelize.
- Once vegetables start to caramelize, you can add the noodles and the sauces. Also, you can continue to sauté the ingredients for three minutes. Be sure that you are also stirring the ingredients constantly to avoid burning the noodles.
- Carefully remove the Chow Mein from the instant pot and serve.
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Vegan Instant Pot Chow Mein, a delicious Asian inspired meal recipe made in an instant pot and without meat or dairy
Vegan Instant Pot Chow Mein
Ingredients
- Hokkien Noodles– Use a 14 ounce precooked noodle package. Celery- 1 cup chopped
- Yellow Onion- ½ onion sliced thin.
- Cabbage- ½ cup shredded
- Olive Oil- 3 tablespoons.
- Low Sodium Soy Sauce – 2 tablespoons.
- Hoisin Sauce– 2 tablespoons.
- Optional- cooked tofu and/or Seasonings as desired.
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients as indicated above. You can chop the celery, slice the onion, and shred the cabbage. However, if the noodles have not been cooked, cook them as indicated on the packaging. Also, if you are adding tofu chunks, make sure they have been cooked as well.
- Set your instant pot or pressure cooker to sauté. This allows the instant pot to heat up to the temperatures of a hot wok.
- Next, you can add the oil and vegetables to the instant pot. Make sure that you sauté the ingredients until they start to caramelize.
- Once vegetables start to caramelize, you can add the noodles and the sauces. Also, you can continue to sauté the ingredients for three minutes. Be sure that you are also stirring the ingredients constantly to avoid burning the noodles.
- Carefully remove the Chow Mein from the instant pot and serve.
Recipe Notes
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Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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