Filipino Pancit Recipe

Filipino Pancit Recipe

1 servings
This Filipino Pancit recipe comes from the orphanage that I worked at for a year in Cebu. It's my all-time favorite Filipino recipe!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. uncooked noodles – this version used a combination of pancit and vermicelli
  • 4 cups sliced mixed veggies: cabbage

    carrots, bell peppers, and green onions

  • 1 lb. lean pork

    cut into very small pieces

  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 onion

    minced

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic

    crushed

  • 1 pork bouillon cube
  • 6 cups water

Directions

  1. 1

    Soak the vermicelli in water for about 5 minutes or until soft.

  2. 2

    Brown the pork in the oil with the soy sauce, garlic, and onion.

  3. 3

    Add the water and bouillon cube to the pork and bring to a low simmer. Add the vegetables and cook for 5-10 minutes. Add the uncooked pancit noodles and soaked vermicelli. Simmer over low heat until the noodles soak up all the broth.

Filipino Pancit Recipe

Filipino Pancit Recipe

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About this Recipe

Craving a taste of authentic Filipino comfort food that’s both hearty and flavorful? This Filipino Pancit recipe brings the warmth and tradition of the Philippines right to your kitchen, offering a delightful and satisfying meal.

What makes this particular Filipino Pancit so special is its heartfelt origin. This cherished recipe comes directly from an orphanage in Cebu, where it was a source of joy and nourishment. It’s a testament to simple, wholesome ingredients creating truly memorable flavors that you'll want to recreate at home.

You'll discover a delightful medley of textures and savory notes in every forkful. This dish features a satisfying mix of pancit and vermicelli noodles, combined with tender, thinly sliced lean pork. Vibrant mixed vegetables, including crisp cabbage, sweet carrots, bright bell peppers, and fresh green onions, add color and essential nutrients. The savory depth comes from minced onion, crushed garlic, the rich umami of a pork bouillon cube, and a touch of soy sauce, creating a balanced and aromatic experience.

While the classic combination of pork and mixed vegetables is wonderful, this Pancit is easily adaptable. You can swap the lean pork for chicken or shrimp, or even make it vegetarian by increasing the vegetable quantity and using a vegetable bouillon cube. Feel free to adjust the vegetable mix based on what you have on hand, perhaps adding snow peas or snap beans for extra crunch.

This hearty noodle dish makes a complete meal on its own, perfect for a family dinner or a potluck. Serve it warm, perhaps with a squeeze of calamansi or lime on the side for a bright, zesty finish.

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