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Irresistible Pancit Filipino Noodles Recipe

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A quick and easy authentic Filipino noodle dish featuring tender noodles, savory chicken, and fresh vegetables tossed in a flavorful sauce with a hint of citrus.

Ingredients

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  • 250g (about 9 oz) rice sticks (bihon noodles) or thin egg noodles
  • 200g (7 oz) chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced (can substitute pork or shrimp)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or sunflower preferred)
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup green peas (optional, frozen works fine)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (patis)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Juice of 1 calamansi or 1/2 lemon
  • Fried garlic bits (homemade or store-bought) for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice sticks (bihon noodles) in warm water for 10 minutes until soft but still firm to the bite, then drain and set aside. Avoid over-soaking to prevent mushiness.
  2. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, and ground black pepper to prepare the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry minced garlic and sliced onion until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add julienned carrots, green beans, and green peas. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften but remain crisp.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the wok, add drained noodles, and pour the sauce over everything. Gently toss and stir using tongs or chopsticks to coat noodles evenly. Cook for 3-4 minutes until noodles absorb flavors and everything is heated through.
  7. Add shredded cabbage and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly wilted but still crunchy. Turn off heat and squeeze fresh calamansi or lemon juice over the dish. Toss gently once more.
  8. Plate the Pancit and garnish with crispy fried garlic bits, chopped green onions, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not over-soak noodles to avoid mushiness. Use high heat for stir-frying to keep textures crisp. Stir gently and continuously to prevent noodles from clumping. Adjust seasoning to taste. Splash water or broth if noodles start sticking during cooking. For vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu and omit fish sauce or use vegan alternative. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

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