Pancit Bihon Recipe

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 certain Thai and Vietnamese noodle dishes.

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 rice noodle -- the Carinderia type of bihon, buy the Excellent brand. Be careful, though, of overcooking or the noodles get soggy.

If you want the texture to be somewhat like the Sotanghon, get the UFC or Super 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


Pancit BihonPancit Bihon

1   Soak the rice noodle in water, until softened. 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 Add salt and pepper to taste.

7 Serve with lemon slices.


BENG'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.


Return to Pancit and Pasta Recipes

Return to Home Page

Return to Pancit Bihon Top page