Description
Pansit Bihon is a beloved Filipino stir-fried noodle dish featuring thin rice noodles, savory chicken or shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and fragrant seasonings.
Ingredients
- Thin rice vermicelli (bihon)
- Chicken breast, sliced thin
- Shrimp (optional)
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, sliced
- Carrots, julienned
- Cabbage, shredded
- Green beans or snap peas, cut diagonally
- Soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Calamansi juice or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Fried garlic bits (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Soak bihon noodles in lukewarm water for a few minutes until pliable; drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add onion and cook until translucent.
- Add chicken and cook until lightly browned. If using shrimp, stir-fry until pink.
- Stir in carrots, cabbage, and green beans; cook until veggies begin to soften.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and broth; mix well.
- Add drained noodles, gently tossing to combine and absorb sauce. If mixture seems dry, add a little more broth or water.
- Season with salt, pepper, and calamansi (or lemon) juice. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with green onions and fried garlic bits.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and shrimp, and add tofu or mushrooms.
- If you prefer a spicy kick, stir in red pepper flakes or sliced bird’s eye chilies.
- For seafood, you can use a combination of shrimp, squid rings, and fish cake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently with a little broth or water to restore moisture.
- Not recommended for freezing as the noodles may lose their texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
