Pancit Bihon Recipe
Pancit bihon is a Filipino noodle dish made with rice noodles, meat and vegetables! An easy and filling meal that can be served anytime of the day and during special occasions.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 500 grams chicken breast, cut into strips
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups water or chicken stock (omit broth cubes if using)
- 1 piece chicken broth cubes
- 2 medium carrots, cut into strips
- 100 grams green beans, sliced thinly and diagonally
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 250 grams large shrimps, peeled and deveined
- ½ medium cabbage, chopped
- 227 grams (8 ounces) bihon noodles
- salt or fish sauce, as needed
Instructions
- In a large-sized pan or wok on a medium-high flame, add oil. Sauté the garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until it turns white.
- Season with soy sauce, oyster sauce and pepper. Mix well to combine and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
- Pour water and add the chicken broth cubes. Cover and let the chicken cook for about 10-15 minutes or until tender. Note: If you are using chicken stock, you can omit the chicken broth cubes.
- Once tender, stir in the vegetables and shrimps and cook for about 1-2 minutes only. Note: Do not overcook the vegetables, cook half-way only so it will still be crunchy.
- Using a wire skimmer or strainer, remove the meat and vegetables from the pan. Set aside.
- Bring the broth to a boil then place the dry bihon noodles in the pan. Let the noodles absorb the liquid and gently toss to ensure that it is equally covered.
- Cook the noodles for around 3-5 minutes or until soft. If the noodles are still crunchy after the sauce has been absorbed, add a quarter cup of liquid.
- Turn off the heat and return the meat and vegetables into the pan (you can save some for garnishing). Mix thoroughly until well combined. Season with salt or fish sauce if necessary.
- Transfer in a serving bowl or plate. Garnish with the reserved meat and vegetables.
- Serve with calamansi or lemon wedges and enjoy!
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Notes
- You can substitute pork with chicken if you desired. You can also put liver, fish balls or kikiam for added flavors.
- For vegetarian version, omit the meat and shrimp.
- You can try including other vegetables such as red bell pepper, snow peas, leeks, shiitake mushrooms and broccoli florets.
- If you have a food allergy, leave the shrimp and fish sauce out.
