Here’s a simple and delicious Pansit Guisado recipe, a traditional Filipino noodle dish that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
- 200g pancit bihon (rice noodles)
- 200g pancit canton (egg noodles)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
- 200g chicken breast or pork, sliced thinly
- 100g shrimp (optional)
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 small cabbage, sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup green beans, sliced
- 1/2 cup snow peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup celery, sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon or calamansi for serving
Instructions:
- Prepare the Noodles:
- Soak the bihon (rice noodles) in warm water for about 10-15 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
- Boil the pancit canton (egg noodles) according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- Heat the oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add the onions and cook until softened.
- Cook the Meat:
- Add the sliced chicken (or pork) and shrimp (if using) to the pan. Cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add Vegetables:
- Stir in the carrots, green beans, cabbage, snow peas, and celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add Broth and Noodles:
- Pour in the chicken broth or water, then add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the softened bihon and cooked pancit canton to the pan. Toss everything together gently, ensuring the noodles are well coated with the sauce and vegetables are evenly distributed.
- Cook and Serve:
- Let everything cook together for another 2-3 minutes until the noodles absorb the sauce and everything is heated through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional soy sauce if needed.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with a wedge of lemon or calamansi on the side for that zesty kick!
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