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    Pancit Canton

    Published: Oct 8, 2024 by Neriz · This post contains some affiliate links.

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    Pancit Canton is one of the most popular stir-fried noodle dishes in the Philippines!  Deliciously made with wheat noodles, it’s also a typical mix of meats, seafood, and vegetables — a flavor-packed meal on one plate!

    A serving of Pancit canton noodles, with slices of lemon on the side.

    If you’re a fan of traditional pancit recipes, make sure you try both pancit bihon and pancit sotanghon! 

    Pancit canton also refers to the instant noodles ubiquitous in supermarkets and mom-and-pop stores in the Philippines.  However, this is the traditional pancit canton recipe, which was around long before instant noodles were introduced in the country.

    Growing up, I remember seeing a plate of pancit canton noodles at every special gathering, and they were almost always prepared with different meat.

    I use Chinese sausage and shrimp in this recipe because that’s how my mother has always prepared pancit with canton noodles.  But you can use any meat you want; you can even combine two types of meat and some seafood.

    Lo mein is the closest comparison I can mention because of the noodles, but if you want to enjoy pancit canton like the locals, serve it with some pandesal — yum!

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    Ingredients

    All the ingredients you need to make Pancit canton noodles at home.
    • Oil – we typically use canola or sunflower oil for making pancit with canton (yep, not olive oil 🙂 ).
    • Garlic – thinly sliced or minced.
    • Onion – thinly sliced.
    • Carrot – peeled and julienned.
    • Chinese sausage – sliced into thin rounds.
    • Snap peas – tips removed, chopped if preferred.
    • Shrimp – I use frozen ones in this recipe since fresh shrimp are not readily available in Stockholm.
    • Cabbage – chopped thinly, and hard parts removed.
    • Stock – chicken stock.
    • Canton noodles – dried, round, yellow-colored wheat noodles that can be easily found in most Asian stores.
    • Soy sauce – just use your favorite brand for seasoning.
    A closer shot of Pancit with canton noodles, off the heat, to be transferred to serving plates.

    How to cook pancit canton

    Start by placing the wok or skillet over high heat.

    Pour the oil, and once it’s ready, add the garlic and onion.

    Sautéing the onion and garlic is the first step in making Pancit with canton noodles at home.

    Sauté until the onion softens, then add the chopped Chinese sausage.

    The slices of Chinese sausage are sautéed with the onion and garlic.

    Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring often.

    Add the carrots and snap peas —- and cook for about three minutes.

    The vegetables are added after the Chinese sausage, to form the base flavour for this classic Pancit canton.

    Pour the stock and soy sauce, then mix.

    Adding the carrots, snap peas and soy sauce to season a traditional Pancit canton recipe.

    Add the chopped cabbage and shrimp, and mix.

    Shrimp and shredded cabbage are added before the canton noodles in making this Pancit.

    Cover with a lid and boil, then simmer for another three minutes.

    Add the canton noodles.

    Adding the canton noodles as the last step in making this traditional Pancit recipe.

    Mix to combine everything evenly until the stock has been absorbed by the noodles.  At this stage, taste and adjust the seasoning.

    Remove the wok from the heat and transfer your into plates.

    Serve with some calamansi (or a slice of lemon), and enjoy!

    A wok of Pancit with canton noodles, ready for transferring into plates.

    Helpful tips

    • If you are using fresh shrimp, cook them a bit longer than the frozen ones after cleaning and peeling.
    • A wok is not a requirement for making pancit with canton at home.  You can easily make it in a regular pan or skillet.
    A closer shot of Pancit with canton noodles, highlighting the texture of the noodles and the meat and seafood with it.

    Recipe variation

    • Fish sauce.  Locals often use fish sauce to add saltiness to their pancit canton.  If you don’t mind the smell, then go ahead and try it.
    • Salt.  Adds saltiness without the funk (and the hint of umami) in the dish.  
    • Beef, chicken, or pork.  Any of these meats or combinations are also commonly used.

    So, what are you waiting for?  Try this pancit canton recipe tonight, and let me know! 🙂

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    A plate of traditional Pancit canton, highlighting the shrimp and vegetables.

    Pancit Canton Recipe

    Pancit Canton is one of the most popular stir-fried noodle dishes in the Philippines!  Deliciously made with wheat noodles, it's also a typical mix of meats, seafood, and vegetables—a flavor-packed meal on one plate!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Filipino
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 207kcal
    Author: Neriz

    Equipment

    • Chopping Board
    • Kitchen Knife
    • Digital weighing scale
    • Pyrex Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Wok

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
    • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 pieces Chinese sausage, sliced into thin rounds
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 small carrot, peeled and julienned
    • 12 to 15 pieces snap peas
    • 3/4 to 1 cup chicken stock
    • 12 to 15 pieces shrimp (about 150 grams), frozen
    • 14o to 150 grams canton noodles (about 5 oz)

    Instructions

    • Place a wok or skillet over high heat, then add oil.
    • Once the oil is ready, add garlic and onion and sauté until softening.
    • Add the Chinese sausage and cook for a few minutes.
    • Add the carrots and snap peas —- and cook for about three minutes.
    • Pour the stock and soy sauce, then mix.
    • Cover with a lid and boil, then simmer for another three minutes.
    • Add the canton noodles.
    • Mix to combine everything evenly until the noodles have absorbed the stock — taste and adjust seasoning.
    • Remove the wok from the heat and transfer your pancit canton into serving plates.
    • Enjoy with a squeeze of calamansi or lemon!

    Notes

    • Cook’s Tip:  When using fresh shrimp, clean and peel them first, then cook them a bit longer than the frozen ones.
    • Refer to the post for more tips and substitutions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4245IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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