Pancit - Sauteed Bihon Rice Noodles in Soy Sauce

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Pancit Bihon

Rice Noodles Sauteed with Soy Sauce and Vegetables

Pancit Bihon Guisado is a sauteed rice noodle dish which is an absolute Filipino favorite for any occasion or gathering.

It is one of the easiest noodle dishes to cook, very straightforward -- saute the veggies and meat, add the broth and seasonings, then add the noodles -- and it's ready to serve.

Rice noodles are now available not just in Asian supermarkets. The local mega-marts do carry them because it's the same kind of noodles being used for the Thai's very popular dish Pad Thai.

When buying rice noodles, look for the very thin variety. They're long and sometimes referred to as Rice Sticks. Some brands specify Pansit Bihon on their packages.

If you want the authentic Carinderia type of bihon, buy the Excellent brand. Be careful, though, of overcooking.

If you want the texture to be somewhat like the Sotanghon, get the UFC or Q brands - and no need to worry of cooking a little longer than you should.

YOUR SHOPPING LIST:

Rice Noodles or Rice Sticks
Chicken Thigh or Breast
Canned Chicken Broth
Green Beans
Carrots
Cabbage
Celery stalks
Knorr Chicken Cubes

IN THE PANTRY:

Soy Sauce
Garlic
Onion
Pepper
Salt
Cooking Oil

INGREDIENTS

1 8 oz. Rice Noodles or Rice Sticks
1 pound chicken thigh or breast, boiled and shredded
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 pound green beans, cut diagonally
1 carrot, sliced in strips
1 stalk celery, diced to make 1/2 cup
1/4 cabbage, shredded to make 2 cups
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 piece Knorr Chicken Cube(optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
salt and pepper

PREPARATION TIME : 20 minutes

COOKING TIME : 30 minutes

1 Soak the rice noodle on water in a shallow container. Leave for 20 minutes or until soft. Drain the water and set aside.

2 Saute the garlic and onion. Add the chicken, soy sauce, carrots and saute for 2 minutes.

3 Add the chicken broth and Knorr chicken cube. Let it boil.

4 Turn the heat down, add in the noodles together with the green beans, cabbage and celery.

5 Cook until the noodles are soft but not mushy and the water is fully absorbed.

6 Put salt and pepper to taste.

7 Serve with lemon slices.

COOK'S TIPS

If you want to add shrimps, put them on Step #4 so it will not get overcooked.

You can omit the green beans if it's too much slicing and preparation for you.

I suggest that you use boneless chicken or shelled shrimps, sliced in bite sizes. This makes eating the Pancit easier, without having to pick the bones or shells on your plate.

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