Traditional Pancit Bihon (Printable Version)

Savory Filipino rice noodle stir-fry with chicken, shrimp, and vegetables in a rich soy-based sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 7 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 3.5 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Noodles

03 - 7 oz dried bihon (rice vermicelli) noodles

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 small carrot, julienned
05 - 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
06 - 1/2 cup snow peas, trimmed and halved
07 - 1 small onion, sliced
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & Seasonings

09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
11 - 1 tsp fish sauce
12 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
13 - 1 cup chicken broth

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp chopped scallions
15 - 1 lemon or calamansi, cut into wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Soak the bihon noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until softened, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.
03 - Add chicken slices and cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove proteins from the pan and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add carrots, cabbage, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Return the cooked chicken and shrimp to the pan. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
06 - Add the drained bihon noodles, tossing gently with tongs to combine and absorb the sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes until noodles are heated through and have absorbed the flavors.
07 - Season with black pepper and adjust salt or sauces to taste if needed. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with chopped scallions, and serve with lemon or calamansi wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The noodles absorb every bit of flavor while staying perfectly tender
  • Its a complete meal in one bowl with proteins vegetables and carbs
  • Ready in under 45 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
  • Do not overcook the rice noodles or they will turn mushy and clump together
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking because everything moves fast once the heat is on
03 -
  • Use a wok if you have one for even heat distribution and better stir frying
  • Cut all vegetables to similar sizes so they cook evenly and look beautiful

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