Filipino Stir Fried Noodles

INGREDIENTS

BLANCHED VEGETABLES

• 8 c filtered water for boiling
• filtered water and ice for ice bath
• 2 c (½ small) cabbage (½ small cabbage) finely shredded
• 1 c (5-7 pieces) string beans (5-7 string beans) ¼ inch pieces & sliced in a bias
• ¼ c (2-3 stems) chinese celery (2-3 pieces of celery) ¼ inch pieces & sliced in a bias
• 1 c (2 medium-sized) carrot (2 medium sized carrots) julienned

PANCIT

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 c yellow onion (½ medium onion) chopped
• 1 tbsp garlic (5 garlic cloves) minced
• ¼ lb pork belly sliced into ¼ inch strips
• ¼ lb shrimp peeled and deveined
• ¼ lb chicken thighs sliced into ¼ inch strips
• 14 oz chicken broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 pack wheat flour noodles
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• calamansi or lime slices optional topping

INSTRUCTIONS 

BLANCHED VEGETABLES

1. In a large pot, add the water and bring to a boil. Cook the vegetables using the following instructions:
2. Cabbage: Cook for about 1 minute or until soft. Remove from the water and dunk into an ice bath for one minute, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
3. String beans: Cook for about 2 minutes or until slightly soft. Remove from the water and dunk into an ice bath for one minute, then transfer to a plate and set aside
4. .Chinese celery: Cook for about 2 minutes or until slightly soft and al dente. Remove from the water and dunk into an ice bath for one minute, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
5. Carrots: Cook these last because it might stain your water. Cook for about 3 minutes or until slightly soft and al dente. Remove from the water and dunk into an ice bath for one minute, then transfer to a plate and set aside.

PANCIT

1. In a large pan or a wok over medium high heat, add the vegetable oil and onions. Saute onions for about one minute, then add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
2. Add the pork and chicken strips into the pan and cook for about 2 minutes or until the meat changes color to light brown.
3. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, and oyster sauce into the pot and stir until all ingredients are combined. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce and finish cooking the meat.
4. Add the shrimp and cook until it turns pink and opaque, about one minute.
5. Add the wheat noodles and cook for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are al dente.
6. Add the blanched vegetables in the pan and stir them in to combine with the ingredients. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the veggies.
7. Serve the pancit canton immediately.