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    Pancit Guisado (Stir-Fried Egg Noodles)

    Published: Jul 28, 2022 by Jocelyn | JOZmahal· This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · 3 Comments

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    Pancit Guisado egg noodles with chicken bits and vegetables on a brown plate.

    Pancit Guisado is a popular Filipino noodle dish. Similar to my other recipe Pancit Canton Noodles, which uses wheat noodles, this Pancit Guisado recipe uses egg noodles. The egg noodles are stir-fried with chicken and vegetables and seasoned with some savory sauce. This quick and easy one-pot meal is a great way to use up all the veggies and any leftover meats you have. It's absolutely perfect for a weeknight meal!

    Egg noodles with meat and vegetables topped with cilantro in a white ceramic bowl. this recipe for later

    Pancit Noodles are a symbol of long life. As such, customarily, you'd see a platter of Pancit Noodle dish at a birthday party or any other special occasion. Be sure to have this on the menu when celebrating a special event that you host at home, or you'd bet this would be a welcomed addition if you brought it at a potluck.

    For a Vegetarian option, be sure to check out my Vegetable Filipino Pancit recipe.

    Jump to:
    • What Is Pancit Guisado
    • Ingredients For Pancit Guisado
    • Where Can I Find Pancit Noodles
    • How To Cook Pancit
    • Substitution for Pancit Guisado Ingredients
    • Types of Noodles to Make Pancit
    • How To Make Pancit Guisado Gluten-Free
    • Top Tips
    • FAQ About Pancit
    • Recipes That Pair Well With Pancit
    • 📖 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Reviews

    What Is Pancit Guisado

    Unlike Pancit Bihon (made with rice flour) or Pancit Canton (made with wheat flour), the word Pancit Guisado is not specific to the type of noodles used, but rather, the dish was named as such due to the way the dish is prepared. The word "guisado" comes from the root word, "gisa," which means to sauté or stir-fry. Thus, a dish of stir-fried egg noodles with chicken and vegetables is synonymous with Pancit Guisado.

    Ingredients For Pancit Guisado

    Note that the list of ingredients below is just a guide and what I had readily available. So when you're making this feel free to personalize the dish and use any combination of ingredients you like to make your own version of Pancit Guisado. I'm not judging!

    Ingredients for Pancit Guisado on a wooden bowl.
    Pancit Guisado egg noodles on a wooden plate.
    Pancit Egg Noodles
    • Oil: Olive oil and Sesame oil
    • Sauce: Soy sauce. If you want to make a Gluten-Free Pancit Guisado use Tamari, Coconut, or Liquid Aminos in place of the soy sauce.
    • Aromatics: Garlic and Onion
    • Vegetables: Celery, Cabbage, Carrots, Pea Pods, Red Pepper
    • Meat: Chicken (cut into small pieces)
    • Liquid: Homemade Chicken Stock
    • Noodles: Egg Noodles

    HINT: Cutting the vegetables all the same size will keep cooking time at a minimum.

    *See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities and full written instructions on how to make the Filipino Pancit Guisado.

    Where Can I Find Pancit Noodles

    This recipe uses egg noodles which can be found in your local grocery store located in the Asian aisle. Their dried noodles come packed in a cellophane bag.

    Fresh egg noodles can also be used. These will most likely be located in the produce aisle or refrigerated section. I have also seen them frozen.

    How To Cook Pancit

    Garlic and onion with olive oil in a skillet.

    STEP 1: Sauté the garlic and onion in olive for 1 minute.

    Chicken bits with garlic and onion with oil in a skillet.

    STEP 2: Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for about a minute.

    Carrots with chicken, garlic, and onion with oil in a skillet.

    STEP 3: Add the carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute.

    Peapods, carrots with chicken, garlic, and onion with oil in a skillet.

    STEP 4: Add the pea pods and stir-fry for 1 minute.

    Cabbage, pea pods, carrots with chicken, garlic, and onion with oil in a skillet.

    STEP 5: Add the cabbage and stir-fry for 1 minute.

    Celery, bell pepper, cabbage, peapods, carrots with chicken, garlic, and onion with oil in a skillet.

    STEP 6: Add the celery and bell peppers and stir-fry for 1 minute.

    Chicken stock in a skillet.

    STEP 7: Add the chicken stock and let it warm through.

    Egg noodles with chicken stock in a skillet.

    STEP 8: Add the egg noodles and let soak in the chicken stock.

    Cooked egg noodles for Pancit Guisado in a skillet.

    STEP 9: Using chopsticks or a spatula stir the egg noodles and cook for about 5 minutes.

    Finished Pancit Guisado in a skillet.

    STEP 10: Add the chicken and vegetables back into the skillet with the cooked egg noodles.

    HINT: Blanch the vegetables together for 2 minutes and since you will be stir-frying there's no need to shock them. Blanching keeps the vegetables crisp and help retains their vibrant colors. Shocking the vegetables after blanching means placing the vegetables in a bowl with iced water.

    *See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities and full written instructions on how to make the Filipino Pancit Guisado.

    Substitution for Pancit Guisado Ingredients

    I've listed suggestions for other ingredients you can use as a substitute or add to the original ingredients in the recipe card.

    • Oil: any of your favorites will work
    • Sauce: Fish Sauce, Hoisin, Sauce, or Oyster Sauce. Oyster sauce has a sweet and salty flavor which will be a great addition to the Pancit Guisado egg noodles.
    • Aromatics: Ginger
    • Meats: Slices of Pork, Beef, or Shrimp
    • Vegetables: Bokchoy, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Green Bell Peppers, Snow Peas, Red Pepper
    • Liquid: Chicken Stock

    Omit the meat and use more vegetables and use vegetable broth or water to make Pancit Guisado vegetarian.

    Types of Noodles to Make Pancit

    I used egg noodles for this Pancit Guisado recipe because they're readily available so that YOU can make this recipe at home! 😬 However, if you want to use another type of noodles, you surely can. That's the beauty of this recipe, any variety of noodles will work!

    • Rice noodles
    • Glass noodles
    • Wheat noodles

    How To Make Pancit Guisado Gluten-Free

    If you or if you're making this pancit for someone who has a gluten intolerance, listed below are ingredients you can safely use to make a gluten-free Pancit Guisado.

    • Noodles: use rice flour, potato noodles, or mung bean noodles
    • Vegetables: all fresh vegetables are naturally gluten-free
    • Meat: all fresh meats are naturally gluten-free. Don't use any processed or breaded meats.
    • Sauces: use coconut or liquid aminos, Tamari, and this brand of Fish Sauce.
    • Liquid: of course, homemade chicken stock is always better as you know what is in it. However, if you are purchasing, it's always good advice to read the label. Here's a great site that goes over a list of brands that are gluten-free.

    Top Tips

    Time-Saving: Pre-cut and measure all ingredients ahead of time.

    Be adventurous when making Pancit by changing out any of the ingredients from meat, vegetables, noodles, and all the way to sauces and spices. You really can't go wrong! Stir-fry all the Pancit ingredients and you've got yourself a delicious and healthy meal in minutes!

    Serve with a slice of lemon, the citrus really does bring out the flavor of the dish.

    FAQ About Pancit

    What types of meat can I use to make Pancit?

    Small cuts of pork, chicken, or shrimp can be used to make pancit.

    Can the Pancit be made in advance?

    Yes! You can make this delicious and tasty Pancit recipe ahead of time and keep it refrigerated until it's time to serve. A quick warm-up in the microwave is all it takes!

    How do I reheat Pancit?

    Reheat and stir-fry the cooked pancit in a wok or skillet with a small amount of oil, until the pancit is warmed through. Likewise, you can also reheat the pancit in the microwave.

    How do I store leftover Pancit?

    Promptly refrigerate any leftover pancit for 3 to 4 days.

    Can I freeze any leftover Pancit?

    Yes! Place any leftover pancit in a sealed plastic container in the freezer for up to 4 months. Promptly thaw frozen pancit in the refrigerator overnight.

    How do I reheat Pancit?

    Reheat and stir-fry the cooked pancit in a wok or skillet with a small amount of oil, until the pancit is warmed through. Likewise, you can also reheat the pancit in the microwave.

    Recipes That Pair Well With Pancit

    • Chicken Wing Adobo (Instant Pot)
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    📖 Recipe Card

    Pancit Guisado egg noodles with chicken bits and vegetables in a bowl.

    Pancit Guisado (Stir-Fried Egg Noodles)

    Stir-fried egg noodles combined with chicken and vegetables flavored with savory umami sauce for a quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight meal!
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Course: Noodles
    Cuisine: Philippine
    Keyword: Filipino Pancit, Pancit Canton
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 62kcal
    Author: Jocelyn | JOZmahal
    Cost: $10
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    Equipment

    • Lodge Cast Iron Wok

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup chicken
    • 1 clove garlic crushed
    • ½ cup onions thinly sliced
    • ½ cup fresh carrots thinly sliced or julienned
    • ½ cup fresh peapods with stringy ends removed
    • ¼ cup fresh cabbage sliced
    • 2 stalks celery sliced ¼" thick
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • ½ red bell pepper sliced thinly
    • 8 ounce egg noodles
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil

    Instructions

    • In a wok or skillet, over medium heat sauté garlic and onions with olive oil.  Cook for one minute.
      1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 clove garlic, ½ cup onions
    • Add the chicken and stir-fry for about a minute until it is no longer pink.
      1 cup chicken
    • Add the carrots and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
      ½ cup fresh carrots
    • Add the pea pods and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
      ½ cup fresh peapods
    • Add the cabbage and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
      ¼ cup fresh cabbage
    • Add the celery and bell peppers and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
      ½ red bell pepper, 2 stalks celery
    • Remove all the vegetables from the skillet and set them on a plate. Add the chicken stock to the skillet and scrape the bits from the bottom of the pan. This will add flavor to your Pancit Guisado dish.
      1 cup chicken stock
    • After about 1 minute when the stock is warm, add the egg noodles in the skillet.
      8 ounce egg noodles
    • Using a spatula or chopsticks, stir and toss the noodles until softened and cooked through.
    • Add the chicken and the vegetables to the skillet and season with soy sauce and sesame oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with lemon wedges!
      1 Tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce

    Notes

    • Time-saving tips: cut and pre-measure all the ingredients ahead of time.
    • Cut all the vegetables evenly so they cook quickly.
    • To help save time, blanch the vegetables.
    • Serve with a slice of lemon on the side.  I find that a light squeeze of the lemon juice gives the dish an added zing!
    • For a non-meat variety, use fried tofu, and/or a combination of other green and leafy vegetables.
    • Use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Rochelle

      April 03, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      My husband and I made this with chicken and we really liked it. We will make it again.

      Reply
      • Jocelyn Wilhelm

        April 05, 2021 at 3:36 pm

        That is so great to Hear Rochelle! So glad you and your hubby enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Rene

      March 10, 2011 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      YUM! made the pork version of this recipe a few nights ago. FABULOUS!!!

      Reply

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