Pancit Canton - Filipino Egg Noodle Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- ½ Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp water
- to tasteGround black pepper
- ½ lb fresh egg noodles
see note
- 80 g Chinese sausages
sliced
- 10-12 Shrimp
or as many as you like
- ½ onion
julienned
- 5 cloves garlic
chopped
- 1 cup julienned carrot
- 2 cups Chinese broccoli
stems thinly sliced on a bias, leaves roughly chopped
- ½ cup red pepper
chopped
- 2 green onions
optional, chopped
- 3 Calamansi or 1 lime
see note
Directions
- 1
Make the sauce by combining fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, black pepper and water in a small bowl.
- 2
Cook the noodles: In a large pot of boiling UNSALTED water, add the noodles and cook until they are done. The time will vary depending on the type and thickness of the noodles, so just follow package instructions. Have a large bowl of ice-cold water ready and when noodles are done, immediately shock them in the cold water to stop the cooking and cool them down. Swish them around for just a few seconds and drain immediately. Do not let the noodles sit in the water or they will swell up and get mushy.
- 3
This part is optional, but once drained, use scissors to cut the noodles down a few times just so they're easier to toss and eat. Fun fact: for some Chinese people, long noodles symbolizes long life so they do not cut the noodles!
- 4
In a wok or a large skillet over medium heat, add just a little bit of oil and add the sliced Chinese sausages. Let the sausages sear and let some of the fat render until they look blistered on one side, quickly flip them and let the other side sear briefly (if there are too many to flip individually you can just give them a quick toss). Be careful with these as the high sugar content in the sausages means they burn quick! Remove from pan, leaving the fat behind.
- 5
Sear the shrimp in the rendered fat on both sides just until done, remove from pan.
- 6
To the same pan, over medium heat, add onion and garlic and saute until the garlic starts to brown. Add all the vegetables and crank the heat to high and toss to wilt. Drizzle about ~ 2 tsp of the sauce over the veggies and toss to mix.
- 7
Add the noodles, all of the remaining sauce and toss until all the liquid has been absorbed into the noodles and everything is thoroughly mixed. Throw in the sausage and shrimp (along with any juices in the bowl) and toss until combined. Turn off the heat and toss in green onions if using.
- 8
Serve with calamansi or lime, and make sure you drizzle some juice on the noodles for added brightness!
- 9
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Pancit Canton - Filipino Egg Noodle Stir-Fry
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About this Recipe
Craving a flavorful, comforting noodle dish that reminds you of home? This Pancit Canton recipe brings the authentic taste of Filipino stir-fried egg noodles right to your kitchen, offering a beloved comfort food experience.
What makes this Filipino interpretation of Chinese stir-fried noodles so wildly popular is its perfect balance of savory sauces and fresh ingredients. The combination of oyster sauce, fish sauce, and soy sauce creates a rich, umami-packed foundation that coats every strand of the fresh egg noodles, making each bite incredibly satisfying.
Prepare for a hearty and satisfying meal, brimming with diverse textures and vibrant flavors. You'll savor the tender bite of fresh egg noodles, complemented by the savory richness of Chinese sausages and succulent shrimp. Each forkful is brightened by crisp vegetables like julienned carrots, Chinese broccoli, and chopped red pepper, all unified by that classic savory sauce. It's a truly comforting dish, suitable for a cozy weeknight or sharing with loved ones.
Feel free to make this Pancit Canton your own. You can easily swap the shrimp for chicken or pork, or omit the meat entirely for a vegetable-forward version. If Chinese sausages are hard to find, another flavorful smoked sausage can work, though the taste profile will shift slightly.
This classic Filipino comfort food is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to share a deeply satisfying and flavorful meal. Serve it with a fresh squeeze of calamansi or lime to brighten the flavors and add a zesty finish.