Pancit Canton
Pancit Canton is a popular Filipino stir-fried noodle dish made with egg noodles, vegetables, meat (such as chicken, pork, and/or shrimp), and flavorful seasonings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 pound pork shoulder, sliced thinly
1 chicken breast, deboned and sliced thinly
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 cup green beans, julienned
2 carrots, julienned
3/4 cup dried black or shiitake mushrooms (optional)
1 (1 pound) package pancit canton (Chinese wheat noodles)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Patis (Filipino fish sauce) or oyster sauce, to taste
4 green onions, sliced
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- If using mushrooms, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes, then cut into strips, discarding the tough stems. Set aside.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in wok or large skillet. Saute garlic and onions until tender.
- Add pork, chicken and/or shrimp, and cook until browned.
- Add soy sauce, stirring to flavor.
- Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
- Add cabbage, green beans, carrots and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are tender, yet crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add noodles, mixing gently to prevent them from breaking. Cook until liquid is absorbed and noodles are done, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Season with black pepper and patis.
- Garnish with green onions. lemon wedges and chopped walnuts, if desired.
Notes
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