FILIPINO PANCIT BIHON

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This version comes from a friend from the Philippines. I sometimes don't use the shrimp if I don't have it. Every cook has their own version of this dish. So let your taste be your guide.

Provided by Jencathen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/2 lb cooked shrimp (optional)
1 lb rice noodles, soak in water for 10 minutes (bihon or pancit)
2 cups chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 shallots, minced
1/2 medium napa cabbage, sliced fine
1 1/2 carrots, Matchstick (I buy already cut, small package)
1 cup green beans, cut diagonally Like French cut green beans
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons soy sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté garlic and shallots until soft.
  • Add the chicken breast, salt, pepper & soy sauce. Sauté for a few minutes to lightly brown chicken.
  • Add carrots, green beans & shrimp if using. Cover and cook for a few minutes then add Napa cabbage and chicken broth until it comes to a boil.
  • Once the vegetables are all done, Add the bihon noodles mixing well to distribute the flavors.
  • Cook for about 5 more minutes or until the noodles are soft. Taste and adjust seasonings to desired taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.8, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 1090.9, Carbohydrate 68.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 10.5

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