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Pancit

Philippines

The long noodles must never be cut — cutting them would symbolically shorten the celebrant's life.

Filipino stir-fried noodles — rice noodles with chicken, vegetables and soy. Eaten at birthdays for long life — the long noodles symbolise longevity.

Authentic Philippines Pancit recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
475 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

300grice noodles, soaked
300gchicken breast, sliced
100gprawns, peeled
2carrots, julienned
100gcabbage, shredded
4 clovesgarlic, sliced
3 tbspsoy sauce
2 tbspfish sauce
oilfor frying

Method

1

Fry garlic in oil. Add chicken and prawns. Cook 3 minutes.

2

Add carrots and cabbage. Toss 2 minutes.

3

Add noodles and sauces. Toss on high heat. Season. Serve with calamansi or lemon.

Chef's Tip

Don't overcook the noodles — they should be slightly firm as they continue to cook in the pan.

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