Pancit Bihon

Pancit Bihon – This Filipino pancit version is the most popular among Filipinos.  According to wikipedia, the pancit in Filipino cuisine, are noodles. Noodles were introduced into the Philippines early on by Chinese Filipino settlers in the archipelago, and over the centuries have been fully adopted into local cuisine, of which there are now numerous variants and types. This pancit bihon is simple and easy to make.

Pancit Bihon Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 kg. pancit bihon
• 2 large carrots sliced
• 1 head cabbage, sliced
• 1/4 kg beans, sliced
• 1/4 kg chicken breast, sliced
• 1/4 kg shrimps, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 onion, sliced
• soy sauce to taste (around 3-4 tablespoons)
• dash of fish sauce (patis) and pepper to taste

Cooking Procedures:

1. Soak pancit bihon noodles in water until noodles are soft.  Drain.
2. Saute garlic, onions in hot oil.
3. Add in chicken breast slices and continue to saute until chicken changes color.
   
4. Add in shrimps and saute until shrimps turn pink.
   
5. Add in fish sauce (patis), cover pan and cook over low heat until simmering.
   
6. Add in carrots and cook until carrots are half done.
   
7. Add in cabbage and beans and cook until vegetables are half done, stirring continuously.
   
8. Add in soy sauce.
   
9. Add in the pancit bihon noodles and mix continuously until noodle and other condiments are blended well.
   
10. Serve hot.

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