Description
This Filipino Pancit Recipe is a classic noodle dish packed with vibrant flavors and textures. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special celebration, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup green beans, sliced thin
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- ½ cup cooked shrimp (optional)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 8 ounces pancit bihon (thin rice noodles)
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in carrots, green beans, and cabbage, stir-fry until slightly softened.
- Incorporate Proteins and Flavorings: Add chicken, shrimp, soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
- Add Liquid: Pour in chicken broth or water, bring to a simmer.
- Cook Noodles: Add rice noodles, stir to soak in the liquid. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until noodles are soft.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Adjust seasoning to taste, garnish with green onions and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pancit bihon can be substituted with a mix of bihon and canton noodles.
- Feel free to use pork or tofu instead of chicken or shrimp.
- This dish is traditionally served at celebrations but makes a great weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
