Pancit Bihon Recipe

Name: Pancit Bihon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 16 oz. pack rice vermicelli; 1 lb. protein such as chicken, pork, or shrimp, in bite size pieces; 1 14.5 oz. can of chicken broth; 1/4 cabbage, sliced into strips; 1 onion, peeled and sliced; 3 cloves of minced garlic; 1/3 cup green onions, cut into pieces; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 oz. peanut oil; 1 oz. sesame oil; 3/4 cup diced celery; 2+ tablespoons soy sauce; 2+ tablespoons fish sauce; Salt, pepper, and red pepper to taste; 1 lemon, sliced into wedges

Servings: persons

1 16 oz. pack rice vermicelli
1 lb. protein such as chicken, pork, or shrimp, in bite size pieces
1 14.5 oz. can of chicken broth
1/4 cabbage, sliced into strips
1 onion, peeled and sliced
3 cloves of minced garlic
1/3 cup green onions, cut into pieces
1 carrot, sliced
1 oz. peanut oil
1 oz. sesame oil
3/4 cup diced celery
2+ tablespoons soy sauce
2+ tablespoons fish sauce
Salt, pepper, and red pepper to taste
1 lemon, sliced into wedges

1
Break the vermicelli into about 3 inch lengths. Soak the rice vermicelli in hot water for 10 minutes to soften. Time it so that vermicelli is ready when the vegetables and protein are cooked.
2
Add oils to wok. Heat on high. Saute garlic and onions until onions are translucent.
3
Add the chicken broth, the protein and all the vegetables. Stir until cooked.
4
Mix in the rice vermicelli and add the soy sauce and fish sauce, cook for about 5 minutes or until the noodles are soft. Leave some moisture in the noodles. Add more soy sauce and fish sauce, if necessary, to give a golden color to the vermicelli.
5
Add 1 oz. lemon juice and salt, pepper, and red pepper to taste.
6
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
7
Cooking Notes:
8
Lemon is to be squeezed into the pancit bihon before eating.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 16 oz. pack rice vermicelli, 1 lb. protein such as chicken, pork, or shrimp, in bite size pieces, 1 14.5 oz. can of chicken broth, 1/4 cabbage, sliced into strips, and more.

Yes, Pancit Bihon falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pancit Bihon

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