Pancit Bihon (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
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The Tale of Pancit Bihon (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
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Pancit traces to noodle dishes brought by Chinese traders and immigrants centuries ago; the name itself likely derives from the Hokkien phrase for 'convenient food.' Filipino cooks adapted the noodles with local ingredients and flavors, and pancit became deeply tied to birthday celebrations, where the long noodles symbolize a long life.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 1 lb rice vermicelli (bihon), soaked
- 1/2 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1/4 lb pork, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- Calamansi or lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1Sauté garlic and onion in oil until fragrant, then add chicken and pork and cook until browned.
- 2Add cabbage, carrot, and snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- 3Pour in the chicken stock, soy sauce, and fish sauce and bring to a simmer.
- 4Add the soaked vermicelli noodles and toss to combine, allowing them to absorb the liquid.
- 5Continue cooking and tossing until the noodles are tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 8-10 minutes.
- 6Serve hot with calamansi or lemon wedges squeezed over top.
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