Traditional Pancit Bihon (Printable)

Savory rice noodle stir-fry with chicken, shrimp and vegetables in savory soy sauce

# What you'll need:

→ Proteins

01 - 7 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 3.5 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Noodles

03 - 7 oz dried bihon (rice vermicelli) noodles

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 small carrot, julienned
05 - 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
06 - 1/2 cup snow peas, trimmed and halved
07 - 1 small onion, sliced
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & Seasonings

09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
11 - 1 tsp fish sauce
12 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
13 - 1 cup chicken broth

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp chopped scallions
15 - 1 lemon or calamansi, cut into wedges

# Directions:

01 - Soak the bihon noodles in warm water for 10 minutes or until softened, then drain and set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.
03 - Add chicken slices and cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove proteins from the pan and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add carrots, cabbage, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Return the cooked chicken and shrimp to the pan. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
06 - Add the drained bihon noodles, tossing gently with tongs to combine and absorb the sauce. Cook for 3–4 minutes until noodles are heated through and have absorbed the flavors.
07 - Season with black pepper and adjust salt or sauces to taste, if needed.
08 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve with lemon or calamansi wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the meal
  • The combination of tender noodles, savory proteins, and crisp vegetables hits every perfect texture note
02 -
  • Don't skip soaking the noodles, or they'll turn stubbornly dry instead of silky and tender
  • Work quickly once the noodles hit the pan, overcooked rice noodles become mushy and sad
03 -
  • A well-seasoned wok makes all the difference in developing those deep, smoky flavors
  • Let the noodles rest for a few minutes before serving so they can fully absorb the sauce

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