Description
I learned this Filipino Pancit recipe at the orphanage that I worked at for a year in Cebu. It’s my all-time favorite Filipino recipe!
Ingredients
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Pancit:
- 8 oz package vermicelli noodles (see notes)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 shallots, minced (or sub one onion)
- 2–3 cups finely sliced veggies
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp
Pancit Broth:
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
Toppings:
- juice of 1–2 limes (or calamansi!) for topping
- green onions for topping
Instructions
- Prep Noodles: Soak the noodles in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook The Pork: Brown the pork in the oil with the shallot and salt. Add the sugar and cook for another 2-3 minutes to get some caramelization.
- Add The Veggies: Add the vegetables and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until just starting to brown and soften.
- Finish: Add broth, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Add soaked noodles and shrimp. Simmer it all together for 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until most of the broth has been absorbed. YUM! Saucy and delicious.
Notes
You can buy pancit specific noodles to use in this recipe – I asked my Filipino brother and he buys these noodles! But if you’re looking for the most readily available and similar thing, the Taste of Thai vermicelli is what I like and what I used here.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
Keywords: filipino recipe, filipino pancit, pancit, filipino noodles