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Pancit Bihon (Filipino Rice Noodles)

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Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
1h 10m
Total Time
1h 30m
This popular Filipino dish, Pancit Bihon, features rice vermicelli noodles stir-fried with chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce made from oyster, soy, and fish sauces. Topped with scallions and a squeeze of calamansi, it's a satisfying and delicious one-pot meal that's sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Servings: 4
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Steps

1
For the Chicken: Fill a 4-quart saucepan halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add chicken thighs, return to a boil, partially cover with lid, then lower heat to maintain a simmer. Cook, until chicken is tender and falling away from the bone, about 40 minutes.
2
Using tongs, transfer chicken thighs to a rimmed baking sheet or platter and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Strain remaining liquid through a fine-mesh strainer set over a large heatproof bowl; set aside (you should have about 1 1/2 quarts; 1.4L). Once chicken is cool, finely shred chicken using two forks; discard skin and bones. Set aside. 
3
For the Pancit Noodles: In a wok, heat oil over high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and light brown in color, about 2 minutes.
4
Add carrots and snow peas and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables have brightened in color and are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Scrape stir-fried vegetables into a medium heatproof bowl; set aside.
5
Add 1 quart (1L) of the reserved broth to the wok and bring to a boil over high heat. Add rice noodles, stirring to ensure that noodles are wet. Cook, stirring frequently, until noodles soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes; if noodles appear dry, add more stock in 1/4 cup (60ml) increments.
6
Return stir-fried vegetables to wok along with shredded chicken and mix well. Lower heat to maintain a simmer. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce, and stir until sauces are fully incorporated and noodles are coated in a saucy glaze.
7
Garnish with scallions. Serve immediately with calamansi halves (or serve with a small dish of citrus juice alongside; see note).

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories
    787kcal
    39%
  • Fat
    31g
    1%
  • Saturated Fat
    8g
    0%
  • Carbohydrates
    53g
    2%
  • Fiber
    4g
    0%
  • Sugar
    4g
    0%
  • Protein
    75g
    3%
  • Cholesterol
    316mg
    15%
  • Sodium
    1058mg
    52%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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