Description
Filipino Pancit Canton is a delicious, stir-fried noodle dish filled with tender meats, shrimp, and fresh vegetables, offering a perfect balance of savory flavors and textures. Often served during celebrations as a symbol of long life and good fortune, this dish is both comforting and vibrant. With a splash of soy sauce, fish sauce, and a squeeze of calamansi, this traditional Filipino recipe is ideal for both special occasions and weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, julienned
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup cabbage, shredded
½ cup snow peas, trimmed
200 grams chicken breast, thinly sliced
150 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
200 grams Pancit Canton noodles
Salt and pepper, to taste
Calamansi or lemon, for serving
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Noodles: Cook the Pancit Canton noodles according to the package instructions (typically boiling for 3-5 minutes), then drain and set aside.
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Cook the Meat and Shrimp: In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken and shrimp until just cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
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Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add the carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas, cooking for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Combine Ingredients: Return the chicken and shrimp to the pan, add chicken broth, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Add the Noodles: Add the cooked noodles, tossing until everything is well combined and the noodles are coated with the sauce.
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Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a squeeze of calamansi or lemon and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Vegetables: Add more vegetables like mushrooms, peas, or baby corn for extra flavor and nutrition.
Sauce: For a deeper flavor, add oyster sauce or hoisin sauce.
Storage/Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen up the noodles, stirring occasionally until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minute
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Filipino, Stir-Fry, Noodles
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
