Description
Bring authentic Filipino flavors to your table with this Traditional Pancit Bihon recipe. Made with rice vermicelli, fresh vegetables, chicken or shrimp, and a bright citrus finish, this noodle dish is perfect for parties or weeknight dinners. A savory, colorful, and easy Filipino pancit recipe everyone will love.
Ingredients
200 grams rice vermicelli noodles
250 grams chicken breast sliced thin (or pork or shrimp)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 onion chopped
1 carrot julienned
2 cups cabbage shredded
100 grams green beans sliced
1 cup chicken broth or water
2 pieces calamansi or 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
1. Soak the rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for 10 minutes then drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large wok or skillet. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.
3. Add chicken (or pork or shrimp) and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
4. Add carrots, cabbage, and green beans. Stir-fry until tender yet crisp.
5. Add soaked noodles to the pan, pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, and broth. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
6. Once noodles absorb the liquid and are heated through, turn off heat. Squeeze calamansi or lemon juice over before serving.
Notes
Use thin rice vermicelli labeled “bihon” for authentic texture.
Do not over-soak noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy.
Add more vegetables or swap the protein to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg