Filipino Pancit Bihon - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/2 lb cooked shrimp (optional)
1 lb rice noodles, soak in water for 10 minutes (bihon or pancit)
2 cups chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 shallots, minced
1/2 medium napa cabbage, sliced fine
1 1/2 carrots, Matchstick (I buy already cut, small package)
1 cup green beans, cut diagonally Like French cut green beans
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons soy sauce
salt and pepper
Preparation
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Heat oil in a large skillet. Saute garlic and shallots until soft.
Add the chicken breast, salt, pepper & soy sauce. Saute for a few minutes to lightly brown chicken.
Add carrots, green beans & shrimp if using. Cover and cook for a few minutes then add Napa cabbage and chicken broth until it comes to a boil.
Once the vegetables are all done, Add the bihon noodles mixing well to distribute the flavors.
Cook for about 5 more minutes or until the noodles are soft. Taste and adjust seasonings to desired taste.
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