Filipino Pancit Bihon

Submitted by Jencathen

"This version comes from a friend from the Philippines. I sometimes don't use the shrimp if I don't have it. Every cook has their own version of this dish. So let your taste be your guide."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
• 226.79 g cooked shrimp (optional)
• 453.59 g rice noodles, soak in water for 10 minutes (bihon or pancit)
• 473.18 ml chicken broth
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 shallots, minced
• 1 medium napa cabbage, sliced fine
• 2 carrots, Matchstick (I buy already cut, small package)
• 236.59 ml green beans, cut diagonally Like French cut green beans
• 59.14 ml vegetable oil
• 59.16 ml soy sauce
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté garlic and shallots until soft.
2. Add the chicken breast, salt, pepper & soy sauce. Sauté for a few minutes to lightly brown chicken.
3. Add carrots, green beans & shrimp if using. Cover and cook for a few minutes then add Napa cabbage and chicken broth until it comes to a boil.
4. Once the vegetables are all done, Add the bihon noodles mixing well to distribute the flavors.
5. Cook for about 5 more minutes or until the noodles are soft. Taste and adjust seasonings to desired taste.