Pancit Bihon is a traditional Filipino dish that resembles stir-fried vermicelli or rice stick noodles, which Filipinos refer to as bihon. The dish is typically mixed with a variety of vegetables, meat, or seafood. I personally enjoy pairing it with Lumpia and Lechon Kawali. Pancit Bihon is usually served on special occasions such as birthdays, fiestas, and holidays.

How to Cook Pancit Bihon

Recipe:

Ingredients

1 lb of Bihon/ Vermicelli Noodles

2-3 cups water

2 tbs cooking oil

1/2 cup minced garlic

1 large onion

1 lb pork cut in thin slices (I preferred with a mix of fat )

1 lb chicken cut in  slices (make sure to remove the bones)

1/4 lb snow peas

1/4 cup bell pepper

1 cup carrots, thinly slice

1/2 cabbage (chooped)

2 diced green onions

5 calamansi or 1 lemon ( optional)

Seasoning guide only you can season your pancit according to your own liking

1 teaspoon salt (optional)

a splash of Oyster sauce

1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook the vermicelli (Bihon) in boiling water for just a few minutes, or according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
2. In a large wok or pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Sauté the pork until the fat renders, then remove any excess oil. Add the garlic and onion, followed by the chicken. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add soy sauce, a splash of oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cover the pan and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the bell pepper, carrots, snow peas, and cabbage. Pour in 1/4 cup of water and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Add the cooked vermicelli noodles and mix well. You can also add more oyster sauce and soy sauce to taste. Simmer for an additional 2 to 5 minutes.

Serve hot and enjoy with a squeeze of lemon.

Arlene E.