Instant Pancit Canton with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 individual packages of instant pancit canton (any brand and flavor)
• 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup julienned carrots
• 1/2 cup julienned broccoli stem
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3/4 cup chopped purple or green cabbage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour water in a deep cooking pot. Bring to a boil

2. 2

   Once the water starts to boil, add salt.

3. 3

   Put in the noodles, carrots, broccoli, and cabbage. Continue to boil for 2 to 3 minutes or until the instant noodles are soft, but not soggy.

4. 4

   Drain the water by pouring the entire cooking pot in a strainer or colander with holes small enough to hold the noodles. Place the strainer with noodles under the faucet and let cold water run. This will stop the cooking process and will help the veggies retain its texture and color -- similar to blanching.

5. 5

   Make sure that all the water is drained. Transfer the noodles with veggies in a bowl.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, sesame oil, and the seasoning included in the packages (soy sauce mixture and seasoning powder). Mix well. Note: I do not use the oil in the package. The olive oil is used as its substitute.

7. 7

   Serve with garlic bread. You may also top this with chopped green onions.

8. 8

   Share and enjoy!