
Pancit Miki Bihon
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cunbleached bread flour
plus more
- 3 tbspnutritional yeast
- 2 quartplus 1/3 cup plus 5 teaspoons water (
- 2 tbspkosher salt
- 1package bihon rice stick noodles
8-ounce
- 2 tbspneutral cooking oil
- 8 mediumgarlic cloves
- 1piece fresh ginger
1-inch
- 3 tbspchicken stock
- 2 tbspfish sauce
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- ¼ cneutral cooking oil
divided
- 1 cSavoy cabbage
divided, from 1 small [2-pound] cabbage
- 1 largecarrot
divided
- 1 ccooked chicken
divided
- 2 tspfish sauce
divided, plus more
- 2 tspsoy sauce
divided, plus more
- Lemon wedges
for serving
- Thinly sliced scallions
fried shallots, and chicken skin chicharrones, for garnish
Directions
- 1
Stir together flour and nutritional yeast in a medium bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup water. Add up to 5 teaspoons water as needed, 1 teaspoon at a time, stirring well to combine after each addition, until a shaggy dough forms and dry ingredients are just incorporated. (Dough should not be sticky.) Turn dough out onto a clean work surface, and knead until smooth and springy to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature until dough is slightly softer (touching it with a finger should leave an easy indentation), at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- 2
Unwrap dough, and cut in half. Set rollers of a pasta machine to widest setting. Working with 1 dough half at a time (keeping other half covered with plastic wrap), flatten dough using your hands to 1/3-inch thickness. Roll dough through pasta machine. Fold rolled dough in half crosswise, and reroll through pasta machine. Continue refolding and rerolling dough until it is as wide as the pasta machine (about 5 inches), 1 or 2 additional times. Once appropriate width is reached, continue rolling dough through pasta machine, reducing width of rollers 1 setting at a time, until dough has been rolled through setting 4 (spaghetti thickness, or fourth-thinnest setting), flouring dough as needed to prevent sticking. Cover rolled dough sheet with a towel. Repeat process with remaining dough half.
- 3
Attach a spaghetti cutter to pasta machine. Cut each rolled dough sheet crosswise into 6- to 8-inch-long sections. Pass each dough piece through cutter, flouring dough as needed to prevent sticking. (Alternatively, roll dough by hand to 1/16-inch thickness and cut into 1/8-inch-wide, 8-inch-long noodles.) Sprinkle cut noodles with flour, and place on a lightly floured rimmed baking sheet; cover with a towel to prevent drying out. Repeat process with remaining dough pieces.
- 4
Bring remaining 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Stir in salt, and return to a boil. Fill a medium bowl with ice water, and set aside. Add miki noodles to boiling water; cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are just tender, 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Using a fine wire-mesh strainer or a spider, remove noodles, and transfer to prepared ice bath. Let stand until cold, about 3 minutes. Drain well, and set aside.
- 5
Soak noodles in hot water according to package directions until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well, and set aside. Heat oil in a 14-inch wok over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in noodles, chicken stock, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring often, until noodles absorb liquid and become tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; set aside.
- 6
Add 2 tablespoons oil to wok; heat over medium-high. Add half of the cabbage (about 1/2 cup) and half of the carrot (about 1/3 cup). Cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 30 seconds. Add half of the chicken, half of the miki noodles (about 1 1/2 cups), half of the bihon noodles (about 2 1/2 cups), 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Cook, tossing often, until mixture is evenly combined and hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with additional fish sauce and soy sauce to taste. Transfer pancit to a larger platter.
- 7
Repeat cooking process with remaining oil, cabbage, carrot, chicken, miki noodles, bihon noodles, fish sauce, and soy sauce.
- 8
Serve pancit immediately with lemon wedges. If desired, garnish with scallions, fried garlic, fried shallots, and chicken skin chicharrones.

Pancit Miki Bihon
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About this Recipe
Savor the Authentic Flavor of Pancit Miki Bihon with Chef Carlo Lamagna
Experience the vibrant tastes of the Philippines with this incredible Pancit Miki Bihon recipe, brought to you by none other than 2021 Food & Wine Best New Chef Carlo Lamagna of Portland's acclaimed Magna Kusina. This isn't just any noodle dish; it's a testament to rich Filipino culinary traditions, elevated with Chef Lamagna's signature touch.
This classic Filipino noodle dish artfully combines two distinct noodle types: the thick, chewy miki egg noodles and the delicate, thin bihon rice vermicelli. This creates an irresistible textural contrast in every bite. Infused with aromatic garlic and ginger, a savory blend of chicken stock, fish sauce, and soy sauce, and tender shredded chicken, this Pancit Miki Bihon is a symphony of umami flavors.
What truly sets this recipe apart and makes it an unforgettable experience is the optional yet highly recommended topping: crispy chicken skin chicharrones. These golden, crunchy morsels add a layer of luxurious texture and depth that transforms a comforting meal into a gourmet delight. Paired with fresh cabbage and carrots, it's a balanced, satisfying meal perfect for dinner.
Tips for the Perfect Pancit Miki Bihon:
- Noodle Preparation: Ensure your bihon noodles are soaked just until pliable, not mushy, to maintain their integrity when stir-frying.
- Flavor Balance: Don't shy away from tasting and adjusting the fish sauce and soy sauce. These are key to achieving the perfect savory depth.
- Garnish Generously: Lemon wedges add a bright, acidic counterpoint, while fried garlic, fried shallots, and especially those chicken skin chicharrones take the dish to the next level of flavor and texture. Feel free to add more scallions for freshness!
This Pancit Miki Bihon is more than just a meal; it's an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of Filipino cuisine from a master chef's perspective. Enjoy the journey!