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A plate of authentic Pancit Bihon served on a white dish, featuring stir-fried rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, and vegetables, garnished with fresh green onions and lemon wedges

Authentic Pancit Bihon: A Classic Filipino Noodle Recipe You’ll Love

Linda
Pancit Bihon is a traditional Filipino noodle dish made with rice noodles, tender meat, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. It's a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for family gatherings or a comforting meal at home
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish , Dinner
Cuisine Filipino , Asian

Notes

Equipment:

Amount Name Notes
1 Large wok or skillet For even cooking and stir-frying
1 Tongs or spatula To toss and mix the noodles properly
1 Knife and cutting board For prepping meat and vegetables
1 Medium bowl For soaking bihon noodles

Ingredients:

Amount Unit Name Notes
200 g Bihon (rice noodles) Soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and drained
1 tbsp Cooking oil For stir-frying
3 cloves Garlic Minced
1 medium Onion Chopped
200 g Chicken breast or pork Sliced into thin strips
100 g Shrimp Peeled and deveined (optional)
1 medium Carrot Julienned
1 cup Cabbage Shredded
1/2 medium Red bell pepper Sliced into thin strips
3 tbsp Soy sauce Adjust to taste
1 tbsp Oyster sauce For extra umami flavor
1 tsp Fish sauce Optional, for authenticity
1 ½ cups Chicken broth Helps soften the noodles and add flavor
1/2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
1/4 tsp Black pepper For seasoning
2 stalks Green onions Chopped for garnish
1 medium Lemon or calamansi Sliced for serving

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Ingredients
    • Soak the bihon noodles in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    • Slice the chicken, shrimp, and vegetables into thin strips.
  2. Sauté Aromatics
    • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok over medium heat.
    • Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and golden brown.
  3. Cook the Meat
    • Add the sliced chicken or pork, stirring until browned.
    • If using shrimp, add them last and cook until pink (1-2 minutes).
  4. Add Vegetables and Seasoning
    • Toss in carrots, cabbage, and bell peppers.
    • Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce, stirring everything together.
  5. Cook the Noodles
    • Push the meat and vegetables to one side of the wok.
    • Add the drained bihon noodles and pour in chicken broth.
    • Toss everything together until the noodles absorb the sauce and soften.
  6. Final Adjustments
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with lemon or calamansi wedges.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories Protein Carbohydrates Fat Fiber Sodium
320 kcal 18g 45g 7g 4g 820mg

Recipe Notes:

  • Avoid over-soaking the bihon noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Use high heat for the best stir-fry texture.
  • Adjust the amount of broth based on your preferred noodle texture.
  • Serve with fresh calamansi or lemon juice for an authentic Filipino flavor.
Keyword Pancit Bihon,Filipino noodles,Stir-fried noodles,Quick Filipino recipe,Traditional Filipino dish