Pancit Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable Version)
Filipino pancit is all about rice noodles tossed with sizzling meat and loads of yummy veggies, cooked together in a tasty stir-fry.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper, ground
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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60 ml soy sauce
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950 ml chicken stock
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50 g celery, sliced
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1 small cabbage, shredded up
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100 g green beans, cut on a slant
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1 medium carrot, cut in strips
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225 g shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)
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225 g chicken, cooked then pulled apart (or pork, sliced)
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 medium onion, sliced thin
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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450 g bihon rice noodles
→ Garnishes
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Toasted garlic (if you want)
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1 lemon, sliced in wedges
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2 green onions, sliced
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Scoop everything out onto a big platter. Top it with some green onions, toasted garlic for a kick (that’s up to you), and drop lemon wedges alongside so you can squeeze them right before digging in.
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If you’re using shrimp, slide them back in at this point and give everything a soft stir so they mix in well.
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Drop the soaked noodles into the wok and gently mix till they grab all the sauce and veggies. Keep tossing for three to five minutes until they soak in the flavors and get nice and hot.
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Pour in the chicken stock, oyster sauce, ground pepper, and soy sauce. Let it all start bubbling.
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Next up, add the carrot strips, green beans, cabbage, and celery. Keep things moving over high heat for five to seven minutes so they’re crisp, not mushy.
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Toss in the pulled chicken (or pork) and let it heat up for another couple of minutes.
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Now pour in the rest of the oil. Drop in your onions and garlic and cook them a few minutes till they smell awesome and turn see-through.
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Heat one tablespoon oil in your largest pan or wok. Toss in the shrimp if you're using it. Sear each side for around two minutes until they turn pink and look done. Take them out and set aside.
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Put the rice noodles in a big bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soften up for 10–15 minutes so they turn bendy. Drain off all the water afterwards.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Use tofu instead of meat or shrimp if you want a veggie version, and tweak your seasoning to taste.
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Boost that savoriness with a dash of fish sauce or just pour in a little more soy sauce if you like it bolder.
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Right before you serve, drizzle a hint of sesame oil over the noodles for some extra flavor and that toasty smell.