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Pancit Canton, a beloved Filipino dish, is a delightful stir-fried noodle dish that bursts with flavor and texture. This recipe combines succulent pork, plump shrimp, crisp vegetables, and savory sauces to create a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Let’s dive into how to make this classic Filipino favorite right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb pork, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined (heads reserved for added flavor)
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 1 cup cabbage, julienned
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- Chinese celery, minced
- Black pepper
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Pancit Canton noodles
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Slice the onion, dice the garlic, julienne the cabbage and carrots, and mince the Chinese celery.
- Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping the heads for flavor.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- In a hot pan, stir-fry the julienned cabbage for about 3 minutes over high heat until slightly tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Repeat the process with the julienned carrots, stir-frying for about 3 minutes until they start to soften. Set aside with the cabbage.
3. Cook the Shrimp:
- In the same pan, add a tablespoon of cooking oil.
- Fry the peeled shrimp for about 3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Set aside.
4. Saute Onion and Garlic:
- Using the same pan, sauté the sliced onions and diced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Season with a pinch of black pepper and salt.
5. Cook the Pork:
- Add the bite-sized pork pieces to the pan and fry until they are browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- For added flavor, include the reserved shrimp heads while frying the pork.
6. Add Sauces and Seasonings:
- Once the pork is browned, add the oyster sauce and soy sauce to the pan.
- Stir well to coat the pork and combine the flavors.
- If desired, add shrimp bouillon for an extra savory kick.
7. Cook the Noodles:
- Pour in 5 cups of water into the pan and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Once the mixture is boiling, add the Pancit Canton noodles.
- Cook the noodles for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking
8. Finish and Serve:
- Once the noodles are cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed, add the fried cabbage, carrots and shrimp.
- Add the minced Chinese celery to the pan.
- Toss the mixture.
- Cook for another minute to incorporate the flavors.
- Remove the pan from the heat and serve the Pancit Canton hot.
- Optionally, serve with calamansi juice on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor
Enjoy your homemade Pancit Canton, a delicious Filipino dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds and satisfy your hunger!
