Pancit Canton Recipe: Fabulous Filipino One Pot Noodle Dish

This is a recipe we learned when we lived in the Philippines. It's very easy to prepare and requires only one pot (less dishes). It's a noodle dish that is similar to the Filipino Lo Mein noodles. This pancit recipe uses pancit canton noodles made from wheat.

Pancit Canton:

  • 1 box pancit Canton noodles
  • Pork tenderloin cut in small pieces
  • Half a head cabbage chopped
  • 1/2 of an onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Soy sauce for taste

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Pancit noodles are the only thing that can be a bit tricky to locate. Pancit noodles are available in Asian markets and can be purchased dry. They can also be ordered online through specialty realtors or event organizers through Amazon. Everything else is available at any grocery store.

What Are the Different Types of Pancit?

  • There are two types of pancit: Pancit Canton or Pancit Bihon. It is the type of noodles that makes the difference.
  • Pancit Canton noodles is a wheat-based pasta.
  • Pancit Bihon noodles can be described as rice noodles that are also thinner. Both are delicious!

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In a large, heavy pot, heat a little oil. Once the onions are browned and tenderloin is cooked, add the diced onion. Turn the heat up to medium-high heat and cook the pork until it is tender. Meanwhile, sauté the onions in a large pot with a bit of oil. Set aside the onions and pork in a bowl.

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Add about half a cup chicken stock to deglaze. There are many options, but I usually use chicken stock.

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Grab all the delicious browned bits of pork stuck to your bottom.

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Add the chopped cabbage, minced garlic and carrots. I buy a large bag of coleslaw mix from Sam's Club and only use half of it. It's so easy and the carrots and cabbage are already chopped. I hate the process of cutting carrots. I'll leave them alone if I have to. The vegetables should be cooked in the broth with the broth until softened (but not completely--about halfway through).

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While the noodles are cooking, heat some tap water to warm the pancit noodles. It's not necessary to boil the pancit noodles.

How long do you soak Pancit Noodles for?

  • Allow to soak for 3 minutes. The noodles should soften but not completely. You want the noodles to be about halfway done.

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Drain the pancit noodles and then add them to the large saucepan with the vegetables. Add the garlic and pork back in. Mix in the soy sauce until the noodles turn brown. Mix all ingredients together and cover the pot. Let the noodles and veggies steam for another couple of minutes.

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This dish is traditionally served with calamansi, a type of citrus that is common in the Philippines. Calamansi tastes like a tart mix of limes and tangerines. Even though I planted a calamansi in my backyard, it is not calamansi time. However, it is lemon season. You can find calamansi, but it is not easy to find. Just before you eat, squeeze fresh lemon juice on the noodles. Although it is not exactly the same, it is close.

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One batch can make a lot of food. I made only one batch of this recipe for the Firefly party and still had some leftovers. (Yum!) This is my favorite dish for potlucks.

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What about having only one pot to wash after a delicious meal? You are living the dream, people. The soy-saucy, noodles from-heaven dream.

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