Pancit Canton (Filipino Stir-Fried Noodles)

Ingredients

• 8 c filtered water (for boiling)
• filtered water and ice (for ice bath)
• 2 c cabbage (1/2 small cabbage) (finely shredded)
• 1 c string beans (5-7 string beans) (1/4 inch pieces & sliced in a bias)
• 1/4 c chinese celery (2-3 pieces of celery) (1/4 inch pieces & sliced in a bias)
• 1 c carrot (2 medium sized carrots) (julienned)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 c yellow onion (1/2 medium onion) (chopped)
• 1 tbsp garlic (5 garlic cloves) (minced)
• 1/4 lb pork belly (sliced into 1/4 inch strips)
• 1/4 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1/4 lb chicken thighs (sliced into 1/4 inch strips)
• 14 oz chicken broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 pack wheat flour noodles
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• calamansi or lime slices (optional topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Blanched vegetables ---

2. 2

   In a large pot, add the water and bring to a boil. Cook the vegetables using the following instructions:Cabbage: Cook for about 1 minute or until soft. Remove from the water and dunk into an ice bath for one minute, then transfer to a plate and set aside. String beans: Cook for about 2 minutes or until slightly soft. Remove from the water and dunk into an ice bath for one minute, then transfer to a plate and set aside. Chinese celery: Cook for about 2 minutes or until slightly soft and al dente. Remove from the water and dunk into an ice bath for one minute, then transfer to a plate and set aside. Carrots: Cook these last because it might stain your water. Cook for about 3 minutes or until slightly soft and al dente. Remove from the water and dunk into an ice bath for one minute, then transfer to a plate and set aside.

3. 3

   --- Pancit ---

4. 4

   In a large pan or a wok over medium high heat, add the vegetable oil and onions. Saute onions for about one minute, then add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the pork and chicken strips into the pan and cook for about 2 minutes or until the meat changes color to light brown.

6. 6

   Add chicken broth, soy sauce, and oyster sauce into the pot and stir until all ingredients are combined. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce and finish cooking the meat.

7. 7

   Add the shrimp and cook until it turns pink and opaque, about one minute.

8. 8

   Add the wheat noodles and cook for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are al dente.

9. 9

   Add the blanched vegetables in the pan and stir them in to combine with the ingredients. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the veggies.

10. 10

    Serve the pancit canton immediately.