Easiest Way to Make Delicious Filipino Pancit Bihon Guisado - Vermicelli Noodles Stir Fry

Filipino Pancit Bihon Guisado - Vermicelli Noodles Stir Fry. Pancit Bihon or Pancit Guisado is a Filipino noodle dish and is a staple second to rice. This was brought by the Chinese and was localized since then. If you ever attend a Filipino get-together one of the dishes you Pancit bihon or pancit guisado (as it's referred to in my family) is one of the easiest preparations.

The Filipino Pancit recipe I've enjoyed the most has been made with thin rice noodles called Bihon. It's really Chinese rice vermicelli and you can find many varieties of it inside every Asian market. Pancit Bihon Guisado is a Filipino stir-fried noodle dish with meat, shrimp, and veggies. You can have Filipino Pancit Bihon Guisado - Vermicelli Noodles Stir Fry using 25 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Filipino Pancit Bihon Guisado - Vermicelli Noodles Stir Fry

1. It's 1/2 of small cabbage (red/regular), julienned thickly.
2. You need 1/4 bunch of Chinese pechay, chopped (optional).
3. It's 1 handful of green beans, cut 1in.
4. You need 1 of good sized onion (red, white or combo), julienned.
5. You need 5 cloves of garlic minced.
6. Prepare 1 of large carrot, julienned.
7. You need 1 of celery top stalk chopped.
8. You need 3 of full pinches chopped celery leaves.
9. Prepare 1 of bell pepper/capsicum, julienned.
10. You need 3 of mild green chilies (optional).
11. Prepare 1/2 of chicken bouillon or broth cube.
12. It's 1/2 cup of pork tips (optional).
13. It's 2 of chicken breasts or rib part bone-in.
14. It's 3 of chicken livers (optional).
15. It's 1-2 Tbsp of oyster sauce.
16. Prepare 1/2 c of small shrimps, peeled (optional).
17. You need 1/2 c of fried fish balls, halved (optional).
18. Prepare 1 of big pc of dried woodear, soaked, julienned (optional).
19. Prepare 2-3 Tbsp of soy sauce (light, dark or combo).
20. Prepare 3-4 Tbsp of cooking oil.
21. You need 1 pack (250 g) of vermicelli noodles.
22. You need to taste of Salt and pepper.
23. You need of Fried minced garlic (optional garnish).
24. You need 4-6 of halved Calamansi or sliced lime, on the side.
25. You need of Green onions, cut into garnish size (optional garnish).

Perfect for everyday meals and special occasions. Slightly undercook the vegetables during the initial stir-fry as they will continue to cook when the noodles are finished off. Stir-fry on high heat so everything sears. Featured in: A Feast for Filipinos.

Filipino Pancit Bihon Guisado - Vermicelli Noodles Stir Fry step by step

1. Salt & pepper the chicken, liver and pork tips. Par boil in a pot with the bullion cube then cut into strips or chop if you prefer bone-in and set aside. Wash and dip the vermicelli in clean water then leave to soak in the liquid used to boil the meat..
2. In a deep pan or wok, sauté the garlic and onions. Drop in the bell pepper if you prefer it softer, if not, add later..
3. Add chicken, pork, liver, shrimps, woodear mushrooms and sauté with a dash of soy sauce. The optional proteins are up to you. It can just be the basic chicken. It can also be leftover roast chicken or meat. That's why the Pancit is so versatile. :) Sauté whatever you have at this point with the garlic and onions, except the already fried fishballs (add that when ready to serve)..
4. Sauté 3 mins. Drop in the chilies now if you prefer a little heat. Mix in..
5. The key note : the more protein and veggies, the tastier, so choose at least 2-3 to add in the wok from the optional ingredients..
6. Add green beans, if any, carrots and the stalky parts of the cabbage. Sauté 3 mins..
7. Drop in the remaining cabbage, pechay, and celery. Mix in. Season with salt and pepper..
8. In a minute add the drained noodles into the wok. Stir/mix in the veggie-meat mix. Note: the pancit should not be dripping with liquid. The finished product should not be saucy. So drain well..
9. Distribute the oyster sauce and soy sauce. Mix in thoroughly. You'll see the noodles change in color. Add in your fish balls, if any.
10. Taste and add more oyster or soy sauce according to your preferred taste. Keep sautéing until desired softness (or al denté) of the noodles is achieved..
11. At this point all the veggies, proteins, and noodles should be cooked so remove from heat and transfer to your serving bowl..
12. Serve with green onions, fried garlic and calamansi on the side..
13. How to eat? Get a serving, sprinkle with green onions and garlic on top. Then get a calamansi or lime slice (or two) and squeeze over the noodles, around the plate. Enjoy! :).

Pancit bihon or "Pansit" is a Chinese-Filipino food dish and one of the variety of Pancit Guisado recipes that I love to cook. Heat until boiling and add the drained pancit bihon. Let it simmer and stir to loosen the. Sweet and savory Filipino Pancit Recipe with chicken & vegetables - stir fried in dark soy & oyster sauce. Pancit bihon calls for bihon noodles (thin rice vermicelli, sometimes called rice stick noodles).

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