Cooked - Panda Express Chow Mein (but Better)

💬Listening 💬Make the chow mein sauce by whisking together the Chinese cooking wine, dark soy sauce, ground white pepper, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch until combined.Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with fresh water.Heat 3-3.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the green onions, celery, carrot, and cabbage. Give the vegetables the 'breath of the wok' by vigorously stirring and pushing the pan for 20-30 seconds, then let them rest and get some color. Repeat this process a few times until the vegetables are cooked but still have some crunch, about 3 minutes total.Remove the cooked vegetables to a bowl. Add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the wok and heat over medium-high. Add 4 cloves of finely chopped garlic and fry until golden brown, then immediately add the cooked vegetables back in and stir to prevent the garlic from burning.Add the cooked noodles and the chow mein sauce to the wok. Stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the water and bean sprouts. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds.Remove from heat and add the 2 remaining cloves of finely chopped garlic. Toss to combine.Serve the chow mein immediately, garnished with thinly sliced green onions if desired.