Description
Savory Pancit noodles showcase the rich culinary heritage of the Philippines with a delightful mix of proteins, vegetables, and aromatic seasonings. Generous portions and simple preparation make this dish a perfect meal for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 grams) rice noodles (bihon)
- 1 cup (240 grams) cooked chicken, shredded (or pork, sliced)
- ½ lb (226 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 small cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup (150 grams) green beans, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup (60 grams) celery, sliced
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters) oyster sauce
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
- Toasted garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Immerse Pancit Canton noodles in vigorously boiling water, stirring delicately to prevent entanglement. Cook for 3-4 minutes until achieving optimal texture, then drain and rinse with cool water to suspend cooking process.
- Protein Searing: Ignite a wok with vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Swiftly brown chicken and shrimp until they transition from pale to golden, developing a caramelized exterior. Remove protein and reserve on a separate plate.
- Vegetable Transformation: Within the same cooking vessel, caramelize onions and garlic until fragrant. Introduce carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas, tossing rapidly to preserve their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Reunite cooked proteins with the vegetable ensemble. Stream chicken broth, soy sauce, and fish sauce into the mixture, allowing ingredients to simmer and marry their intricate flavors.
- Noodle Integration: Gently incorporate prepared noodles into the aromatic mixture, ensuring comprehensive coating and seamless distribution of proteins, vegetables, and pasta strands.
- Final Embellishment: Season with salt and black pepper. Enhance with a citrusy splash of calamansi or lemon juice. Garnish with verdant green onion snippets and serve immediately for optimal taste and temperature.
Notes
Prevent Noodle Clumping: Stir gently during boiling and rinse immediately with cool water to stop cooking, ensuring noodles remain separate and perfectly textured.
Maintain Vegetable Crispness: Stir-fry vegetables quickly over high heat to preserve their vibrant colors, crunch, and nutritional value, avoiding overcooking that leads to mushy texture.
Protein Searing Technique: Cook chicken and shrimp at high temperature for a brief period to lock in moisture, creating a golden exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
Balanced Flavor Layering: Add sauces gradually and taste consistently, allowing each ingredient to develop its unique flavor profile without overwhelming the delicate pancit essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg