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Easy Pancit Canton

A colorful and flavorful Filipino stir-fried noodle dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 oz. Pancit Canton noodles
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup chicken or shrimp cooked and sliced
  • 3 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. oyster sauce optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Soak the Pancit Canton noodles in warm water for about 10 minutes until they soften.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sliced onion, sautéing until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the julienned carrots and sliced bell pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
  5. Add the shredded cabbage and toss everything together.
  6. Stir in the cooked chicken or shrimp.
  7. Drain the softened noodles and add them along with soy sauce and oyster sauce, tossing quickly to combine.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of sesame oil at the end of cooking. Garnish with green onions or a squeeze of lemon for freshness.