Filipino Pancit Bihon
The Philippines' celebratory rice noodle dish: thin noodles with chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and a savory sauce. Symbolizes long life.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rice vermicelli (bihon)
- 1/2 lb chicken, sliced
- 1/2 lb shrimp
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Calamansi or lemon wedges
Instructions
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1
Soak rice vermicelli in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain.
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2
Heat oil in a wok. Sauté onion and garlic. Add chicken and shrimp, cook through.
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3
Add carrots and green beans, stir-fry 2 minutes. Add cabbage.
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4
Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer.
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5
Add the soaked noodles. Toss until they absorb the liquid, about 5 minutes. Serve with calamansi wedges.
