Pancit Canton Stir-Fried Noodles
Pancit Canton is a festive Filipino stir-fried noodle dish loaded with colorful vegetables, sliced meat, and tender egg noodles all tossed in a savory soy-based sauce. In Filipino culture it is traditionally served at birthdays and celebrations because long noodles symbolize a long and prosperous life.
Savory Filipino stir-fried egg noodles with vegetables, chicken, and shrimp in a rich soy sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Noodles
Protein
Vegetables
Sauce
Instructions
Prep and Sear the Proteins
Heat a large wok or wide pan with a tablespoon of oil over high heat until smoking. Add the sliced chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until pink, then remove both proteins from the pan and set aside.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables
In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil and toss in the mixed vegetables. Stir-fry over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until they are just tender but still have a slight crunch. Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking to infuse flavor without burning it.
Cook the Noodles in Sauce
Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce into the wok with the vegetables. Add 0.5 cup of water or broth and bring to a simmer. Add the canton noodles directly into the liquid, tossing and folding constantly for 4 to 5 minutes until the noodles have absorbed all the sauce and are fully cooked and tender.
Combine and Finish
Return the cooked chicken and shrimp to the wok and toss everything together over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is hot and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or a squeeze of calamansi lime. Serve immediately garnished with sliced green onions and crispy fried garlic.
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