Pancit Canton Snack Bowl
A quick and comforting bowl of pancit canton noodles, packed with flavor and customizable ingredients, perfect for busy days.
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
Noodles and Protein
- 100-120 g Pancit canton noodles, dry curly Per serving
- 1 tbsp Oil Any neutral cooking oil works
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced More if you love garlic
- 0.5 small onion Onion, sliced thin Half a small onion
- 1 handful Veggies (shredded cabbage, carrots, green beans, bell pepper) Use any combination
- 1 cup Water or broth Around 3/4 cup to soften noodles
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce To start
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce For savory sweetness
- 0.5 tsp Sugar To balance flavors
- pinches Black pepper A few pinches to taste
- 1 squeeze Calamansi or lemon For brightness
- to taste Chili flakes or small fresh chili Optional heat
Garnishes
- to taste Chopped scallions Optional garnish
- to taste Toasted garlic Optional garnish
- to taste Sesame oil Optional garnish
Instructions
Cooking the Noodles
- Heat a small pan or pot over medium heat. Add oil, then sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- If using protein, add it now and warm it through.
- Add your veggies and stir for 1 to 2 minutes to soften slightly while keeping them crisp.
- Pour in water or broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add dry canton noodles straight to the pan, turning them as they soften.
- Ensure that the noodles are evenly soaked and do not flood the pan.
Mixing the Sauce
- While the noodles soften, stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
- Taste and adjust the flavor as needed by adding more soy, oyster sauce, or citrus.
- For a glossy finish, whisk cornstarch with water and stir in for the last 30 seconds.
Serving
- Once the noodles are glossy and bouncy, slide everything into a warm bowl.
- Top with optional garnishes like toasted garlic, scallions, or chili.
- Serve with hot tea or iced calamansi juice.
Notes
This recipe is flexible; customize to your taste or pantry items. Perfect for busy days and can be made vegetarian by substituting with tofu and vegetable broth.