Filipino Pancit Noodles Recipe
Savor tender pork and vermicelli noodles in this classic Filipino pancit, seasoned perfectly with shallots and a touch of sugar.
Ingredients
- 8 oz package vermicelli noodles
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 cups finely sliced mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, cabbage, green beans)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Soak the vermicelli noodles in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced pork tenderloin, minced shallots, and salt. Cook, stirring, until the pork is browned. Add sugar and cook for another 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- Add the minced garlic and finely sliced mixed vegetables to the skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are just starting to soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the drained vermicelli noodles and raw shrimp.
- Toss everything together gently, ensuring the noodles and shrimp are submerged in the broth.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until most of the broth is absorbed and the shrimp are cooked through and pink.
Notes
- Use good quality vermicelli noodles for the best texture.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pork to ensure proper browning.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and salt to your personal preference.
- Add a splash of soy sauce or oyster sauce for extra umami. Allergens: Soybeans, Wheat, Shellfish, Fish. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pork to ensure proper browning.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and salt to your personal preference.
- Add a splash of soy sauce or oyster sauce for extra umami. Allergens: Soybeans, Wheat, Shellfish, Fish. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.