Vegetarian Pancit Sotanghon

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. vermicelli noodles
• 1 1/2 cup chopped celery stalk
• 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 large carrot (julienned)
• 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
• 2 teaspoons annatto powder mixed with 2 tbsp. water
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the noodles in a bowl of water until it becomes soft, but not soggy. Drain the water and set the noodles aside.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a cooking pot.

3. 3

   Sauté the garlic, onion, and celery

4. 4

   Once the onion becomes soft, pour-in the vegetable broth and annatto water. Let boil.

5. 5

   Add the cabbage, carrot, and parsley. cover and cook for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Put the noodles in the cooking pot. Toss until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

7. 7

   Add salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve with lemon wedges or calamansi.

9. 9

   Share and enjoy!