Pancit Sotanghon
If you're looking for a traditional Filipino dish, you've come to the right place. You can make Pancit Sotanghon with beef and broccoli, or simply add chicken and vegetables for a delicious dish. There are many variations of this Filipino dish, but both are tasty. If you're cooking for a family, this is a great choice for dinner. It's easy to make and makes for a delicious meal for two.
Ingredients
- 250 g Vermicelli noodles sotanghon
- 400 g Chicken breast cut in thin shreds
- 200 g Pork or chicken liver cut in small pieces
- 5-7 cloves Garlic crushed and chopped
- 1 whole Onions chopped
- 1 whole Carrots cut in strips
- 300 g Green beans cut into strips
- Green and/or red bell pepper at least half, cut into strips
- 2-3 leaves Kale chopped
- ¼ whole Cabbage cut into shreds
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 6 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the vermicelli noodles in tepid water. Set aside for later.
- Put oil in a heated pan or wok.
- Put in the garlic. Saute until golden brown.
- Put in the chicken. Fry for 10-15 minutes under medium heat.
- Season with fish sauce.
- When the chicken turns a bit charred, add in the onions.
- When the onions sweat, add in the chicken liver. Stir for under a minute.
- Put 1 cup of water. Allow to boil.
- Add in all the vegetables.
- Season with 3 tbsp of soy sauce.
- Stir well until the veggies are cooked. Take care not to overcook them.
- When they appear to be in a more vibrant color, scoop them out and let them rest.
- Put the noodles in the pan.
- Add the rest of the water and soy sauce.
- Stir well until the noodles are cooked.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper.
- When the noodles are ready, put the vegetables on top.
- Serve while hot.
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Notes
We, Filipinos, love eating pancit! So much that we enjoy it with rice and/or bread. That’s carbs and carbs for you; and we just don’t care. It’s a yummy dish and that’s it.