Pancit Bihon – Filipino Rice Noodles

Filipino festive dish of thin rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, carrots, cabbage and soy sauce. Served with lime wedges and essential at Filipino celebrations.

Ingredients

• 250 g rice noodles (bihon), soaked and drained
• 200 g chicken breast, sliced
• 150 g shrimp (optional)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 200 g cabbage, shredded
• 100 g green beans, cut
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 200 ml chicken stock
• Cooking oil
• Lime to serve

Method

1. 1
   Stir-fry onion and garlic in oil. Add chicken (and shrimp) and cook until done.
2. 2
   Add vegetables and stir-fry until crisp-tender. Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce and stock.
3. 3
   Add noodles and toss until liquid is absorbed and noodles are soft.
4. 4
   Serve with lime wedges.