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Pancit Bihon

Filipino · Main

Stir-fried rice noodles with chicken, vegetables, and a savory soy-citrus sauce — a Filipino fiesta staple that symbolizes long life.

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Serves
6

Ingredients

  • 500 g bihon (rice vermicelli)
  • 300 g chicken breast, sliced thin
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/4 small cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup green beans, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • Calamansi or lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the bihon in water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2 Sauté garlic and onion in oil, then add the chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  3. 3 Add the vegetables and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove half for topping.
  4. 4 Pour in the broth and soy sauce and bring to a simmer.
  5. 5 Add the drained noodles and toss continuously until they absorb the liquid and turn tender.
  6. 6 Top with the reserved vegetables and serve with calamansi wedges.

Tips

  • Don’t over-soak the noodles or they’ll turn mushy when tossed.
  • A squeeze of calamansi at the table is essential — it lifts the whole dish.

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