Filipino Pancit Canton Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables
Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for a large gathering with friends and family. This Filipino Pancit Canton recipe is delicious, healthy, and colorful!
Add the carrots to the skillet and sauté with the aromatics (garlic, ginger, and onion). Stir fry for about 2 minutes.
1 cup Carrots
Add the green beans to the skillet and sauté with the rest of the ingredients. Stir fry for about 2 minutes.
1 cup Green Beans
Add the broccoli to the skillet and sauté with the rest of the ingredients. Stir fry for about 2 minutes.
1 cup Broccoli
Add the pea pods to the skillet and sauté with the rest of the ingredients. Stir fry for about 2 minutes.
1 cup Pea Pods
Add the celery to the skillet and sauté with the rest of the ingredients. Stir fry for about 1 minute.
1 cup Celery
Scoop out all the vegetables and set them on a plate or bowl. Meanwhile, in the same skillet or wok, add the sauce and liquid. Let it heat through for about 2 minutes.
Add the dry pancit wheat noodles and stir-fry with the liquid until softened. This will take about 4 to 5 minutes.
16 oz Pancit Canton Noodles
Keep stirring and tossing the pancit noodles until softened. Add more liquid or oil if necessary.
Once the noodle is softened, add all the vegetable ingredients to the skillet along with the cooked shrimp and toss gently. Season to taste with salt or ground black pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
1 lb Shrimp, 1 Lemon
Notes
You can substitute the shrimp for beef, pork, chicken, or even tofu.
Instead of chicken broth, you can also use beef broth or vegetable broth.
This dish can be served hot or cold.
Serve with sliced lemon wedges. The citrus really brings out all the sweet and savory flavor of the dish.
To save cooking time, blanch all the vegetables and add them all at once to the wok. This will eliminate Steps #3 thru 6 and cut down on sautéeing time!