Pancit Bihon

Name: Pancit Bihon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 250g rice vermicelli (bihon) noodles; 200g chicken breast, shredded; 1 carrot, julienned; 1 cup cabbage, shredded; 1 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp cooking oil; Calamansi halves; Fried garlic

Pancit Bihon (pan-SIT BEE-hon)

Filipino Rice Noodle Stir-Fry

⏱ Prep Time 25 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 376 kcal

Thin rice vermicelli noodles stir-fried with chicken, vegetables, and soy-citrus sauce until perfectly tender — the most common and beloved everyday Filipino noodle dish.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 20.0g

Carbs 56.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ soy

Equipment Needed

wok or large pan tongs

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large platter

Garnishes: fried garlic, calamansi halves, chopped scallions

Accompaniments: calamansi, soy sauce

Ingredients

250g rice vermicelli (bihon) noodles
200g chicken breast, shredded
1 carrot, julienned
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp cooking oil
Calamansi halves
Fried garlic

Instructions

1
Soak bihon noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until pliable. Drain.
2
Heat oil in a wok. Cook chicken until done, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
3
Sauté garlic and onion, then add carrots, green beans, and celery. Stir-fry 3 minutes.
4
Add cabbage and cook 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
5
Add drained noodles and return chicken. Toss continuously until noodles absorb the liquid.
6
Serve on a platter with fried garlic and calamansi halves.

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Did You Know?

In the Philippines, if pancit is served at your birthday party, the birthday celebrant must eat the longest noodle strand to ensure a long life.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

wok or large pan
tongs

Garnishing

fried garlic, calamansi halves, chopped scallions

Accompaniments

calamansi, soy sauce

The Story Behind Pancit Bihon

Pancit Bihon uses rice vermicelli noodles brought to the Philippines by Chinese traders, with "bihon" derived from the Hokkien "bi-hun" meaning rice noodle. Unlike the heavier pancit canton, bihon is lighter and more common in everyday Filipino cooking. It appears at every celebration and gathering, embodying the Filipino value of communal eating and the Chinese cultural belief that noodles bring longevity.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed birthdays, merienda, everyday meals 📜 Origins: Chinese-Filipino, centuries old

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