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Pancit canton

Pancit Canton

Who said pancit canton can only be enjoyed on birthdays? Grab your pan and get ready to taste the goodness of this pinoy style noodle recipe!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Filipino
Servings 6 servings
Calories 580 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Oil
  • 1 cup Squid Ball (Sliced)
  • 1 cup Kikiam (Sliced)
  • 250 grams Chicken Breast (Strips)
  • 3 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 250 grams Shrimp small (Peeled)
  • 10 pieces Green Beans/Baguio Beans (Sliced)
  • 1 piece Carrot large (Julienne)
  • 15 pieces Pea Pods/Sitsaro
  • 1 piece Bell Pepper large (Sliced)
  • 4 cups Water/Shrimp Stock
  • 1 piece Cabbage large (Chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 piece Shrimp Cube
  • 500 grams Canton Noodles

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, boil the shrimp until cooked. Remove the shrimp, set aside the meat, and reserve the shrimp stock.
  • In a pan, fry the squid balls and kikiam, then set aside.
  • In a large pot, sauté garlic and onion, then add the chicken strips. Let it simmer for two minutes before adding the chicken liver.
  • After three minutes, add black pepper and fish sauce. Let it simmer for two more minutes, then add the shrimp.
  • Once the shrimp turns orange in color, add the green beans and carrots. Allow it to simmer.
  • After two minutes, add the pea pods and bell peppers. Toss them together, then add a cup of shrimp stock or water. Let it simmer.
  • After one minute, add the chopped cabbage. Toss and let it cook until the vegetables are tender. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
  • In another pot, bring four cups of water or shrimp stock to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add three tablespoons of soy sauce, three tablespoons of oyster sauce, one shrimp cube, and a tablespoon of black pepper.
  • Add the canton noodles, toss, and let it simmer until the noodles absorb the sauce and become tender.
  • Add the sautéed vegetables, fried squid balls, and kikiam. Toss together and let it simmer one last time.
  • Transfer to a plate and serve!

Notes

You can adjust the amount of soy sauce and oyster sauce according to your taste preferences.
Feel free to add more vegetables or substitute with your favorites such as cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers.
Pancit Canton is typically served with calamansi or lemon wedges on the side for added flavor.