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A plate of traditional Pancit canton, highlighting the shrimp and vegetables.
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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!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 3
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Neriz

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