Quick Weeknights · Filipino
Filipino Pancit Bihon
This classic stir fried rice noodle dish combines crisp vegetables with a savory base of soy and aromatics.
Why This Works
The rice vermicelli acts as a porous medium, efficiently absorbing the umami-forward emulsion of chicken stock, soy, and oyster sauce. This method ensures the aromatics and chicken are perfectly integrated, resulting in a balanced texture where every strand of noodle is seasoned to completion.
The Upgrade
Add fried garlic bits on top for an extra layer of crunch and depth.
Chef's Secret
Michelin TechniqueDon't over-soak your rice vermicelli; they should be slightly firm when added to the pan, as they finish cooking in the flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Total time including resting: 40 min
Directions
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until soft, then drain and set aside.
10 minHeat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat and sear chicken strips until golden and cooked through; remove from wok.
5 minAdd onion and garlic to the wok, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3 minIncorporate the carrots and cabbage, stir-frying until the vegetables achieve a tender-crisp texture.
4 minPour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil.
2 minAdd the softened noodles to the wok, tossing continuously until the liquid is fully absorbed and the sauce uniformly coats the noodles.
4 minFold the cooked chicken back into the noodles and stir until well combined before serving immediately.
2 minWine Pairing
Pinot Gris
White Wine
The BottleKing Estate Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris offers a crisp, orchard-fruit profile that doesn't compete with the savory soy base of the noodles. Its weight provides enough body to complement the vegetables without overwhelming the dish.
Nutrition per Serving
310
calories
18g
protein
45g
carbs
6g
fat
Make It a Complete Meal
Sides the kitchen recommends alongside this dish.
Side Dish
Calamansi-Soy Dipping Sauce
A mixture of citrus juice and soy sauce to drizzle over the noodles adds a bright, zesty lift to the savory stir-fry.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine the calamansi juice and soy sauce in a small glass mixing bowl.
Whisk in the granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
Fold in the minced bird's eye chili and shallot to infuse the liquid.
Allow the sauce to macerate at room temperature for 10 minutes to harmonize the acidity and aromatics.
Serve immediately in a small ramekin alongside the pancit bihon for individual drizzling.
Side Dish
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Halved hard-boiled eggs provide extra protein and a creamy texture that pairs well with the soy-based sauce of the noodles.
Ingredients
Directions
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for exactly 9 minutes.
Transfer eggs immediately to the ice water bath until chilled.
Peel carefully under cool running water.
Halve lengthwise and serve alongside Pancit Bihon.
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My new go-to. Even my picky kids cleaned their plates.