Recipe: Perfect Filipino Pancit Bihon Guisado - Vermicelli Noodles Stir Fry

Filipino Pancit Bihon Guisado - Vermicelli Noodles Stir Fry. Pancit Bihon or Pancit Guisado is a Filipino noodle dish and is a staple second to rice. This was brought by the Chinese and was localized since then. Pancit bihon calls for bihon noodles (thin rice vermicelli, sometimes called rice stick noodles).

A third, very popular Filipino noodle recipe is pancit. It's made with Bihon rice noodles or rice sticks as well as meat and vegetables. The Filipino Pancit recipe I've enjoyed the most has been made with thin rice noodles called Bihon. You can have Filipino Pancit Bihon Guisado - Vermicelli Noodles Stir Fry using 25 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Filipino Pancit Bihon Guisado - Vermicelli Noodles Stir Fry

1. It's 1/2 of small cabbage (red/regular), julienned thickly.
2. Prepare 1/4 bunch of Chinese pechay, chopped (optional).
3. It's 1 handful of green beans, cut 1in.
4. It's 1 of good sized onion (red, white or combo), julienned.
5. You need 5 cloves of garlic minced.
6. It's 1 of large carrot, julienned.
7. You need 1 of celery top stalk chopped.
8. Prepare 3 of full pinches chopped celery leaves.
9. You need 1 of bell pepper/capsicum, julienned.
10. Prepare 3 of mild green chilies (optional).
11. Prepare 1/2 of chicken bouillon or broth cube.
12. You need 1/2 cup of pork tips (optional).
13. You need 2 of chicken breasts or rib part bone-in.
14. It's 3 of chicken livers (optional).
15. You need 1-2 Tbsp of oyster sauce.
16. You need 1/2 c of small shrimps, peeled (optional).
17. Prepare 1/2 c of fried fish balls, halved (optional).
18. It's 1 of big pc of dried woodear, soaked, julienned (optional).
19. It's 2-3 Tbsp of soy sauce (light, dark or combo).
20. Prepare 3-4 Tbsp of cooking oil.
21. It's 1 pack (250 g) of vermicelli noodles.
22. You need to taste of Salt and pepper.
23. Prepare of Fried minced garlic (optional garnish).
24. You need 4-6 of halved Calamansi or sliced lime, on the side.
25. It's of Green onions, cut into garnish size (optional garnish).

It's really Chinese rice vermicelli and you can find many varieties of it inside every Asian market. Pancit, or pansit, is a quick-cooked noodle dish that is one of the quintessential meals of Filipino cuisine. The most common variety is pancit bihon, with rice vermicelli and a mix of meat and vegetables. (Filipino stir-fried rice noodles with meat and vegetables). Pancit Guisado is a Filipino noodle dish.

Filipino Pancit Bihon Guisado - Vermicelli Noodles Stir Fry step by step

1. Salt & pepper the chicken, liver and pork tips. Par boil in a pot with the bullion cube then cut into strips or chop if you prefer bone-in and set aside. Wash and dip the vermicelli in clean water then leave to soak in the liquid used to boil the meat..
2. In a deep pan or wok, sauté the garlic and onions. Drop in the bell pepper if you prefer it softer, if not, add later..
3. Add chicken, pork, liver, shrimps, woodear mushrooms and sauté with a dash of soy sauce. The optional proteins are up to you. It can just be the basic chicken. It can also be leftover roast chicken or meat. That's why the Pancit is so versatile. :) Sauté whatever you have at this point with the garlic and onions, except the already fried fishballs (add that when ready to serve)..
4. Sauté 3 mins. Drop in the chilies now if you prefer a little heat. Mix in..
5. The key note : the more protein and veggies, the tastier, so choose at least 2-3 to add in the wok from the optional ingredients..
6. Add green beans, if any, carrots and the stalky parts of the cabbage. Sauté 3 mins..
7. Drop in the remaining cabbage, pechay, and celery. Mix in. Season with salt and pepper..
8. In a minute add the drained noodles into the wok. Stir/mix in the veggie-meat mix. Note: the pancit should not be dripping with liquid. The finished product should not be saucy. So drain well..
9. Distribute the oyster sauce and soy sauce. Mix in thoroughly. You'll see the noodles change in color. Add in your fish balls, if any.
10. Taste and add more oyster or soy sauce according to your preferred taste. Keep sautéing until desired softness (or al denté) of the noodles is achieved..
11. At this point all the veggies, proteins, and noodles should be cooked so remove from heat and transfer to your serving bowl..
12. Serve with green onions, fried garlic and calamansi on the side..
13. How to eat? Get a serving, sprinkle with green onions and garlic on top. Then get a calamansi or lime slice (or two) and squeeze over the noodles, around the plate. Enjoy! :).

It is also known as Pancit Bihon Gisado. This dish is composed of rice noodles, shredded chicken, shrimp, and vegetables. The noodles are locally called bihon. The word Guisado refers to the method used in cooking the dish. Sometimes eaten as a mid-day meal, or merianda, these pungent chicken, shrimp and vegetable noodles make a great side dish or lunch.