Pancit Canton
A quick and filling Filipino noodle dish that's perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with whatever ingredients you have on hand.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 400 g Pancit Canton noodles Yellow wheat noodles, available at Asian stores
- 2 tbsp cooking oil Vegetable oil is fine
- 4 cloves garlic Smashed and chopped
- 1 medium onion Sliced thin or chunky, as preferred
- 0.5 lbs chicken breast Can also use thighs, chopped small
- 1 handful shrimp Peeled, optional
- 1 unit carrot Julienned or thin strips
- 1 cup cabbage Shredded
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce Adds flavor
- 1 pinch black pepper To taste
- 0.5 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 unit calamansi or lemon For squeezing at the end, optional but recommended
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, cooking until golden.
- Add chicken and cook until almost done. If using shrimp, add it now. Ensure everything is fully cooked.
- Add carrots and cabbage, stirring for 2-3 minutes until veggies are slightly crunchy.
- Pour in soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir, then add water or broth.
- Mix in Pancit Canton noodles, ensuring they soak up the flavors as they cook.
- Continue tossing until noodles are soft and glossy, finish with black pepper and a squeeze of calamansi or lemon.
Notes
Pancit Canton is very versatile; use leftover meat or frozen mixed veggies to save time. Adjust saltiness with water and flavor with soy sauce.