Pancit Canton

Name: Pancit Canton
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 250g canton egg noodles; 200g chicken breast, sliced thin; 150g shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups cabbage, shredded; 1 carrot, julienned; 1 cup snap peas; 1 onion, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp cooking oil; Calamansi halves; Fried garlic

Pancit Canton (pan-SIT kan-TON)

Filipino Stir-Fried Egg Noodles

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 448 kcal

Stir-fried egg noodles tossed with chicken, shrimp, cabbage, carrots, and snap peas in a savory soy-oyster sauce — the celebratory noodle dish served at every Filipino birthday party.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ shellfish ⚠ soy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

wok or large skillet tongs

Presentation Guide

Vessel: large oval platter

Garnishes: fried garlic, calamansi halves, sliced green onions

Accompaniments: calamansi, soy sauce dip

Ingredients

250g canton egg noodles
200g chicken breast, sliced thin
150g shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, julienned
1 cup snap peas
1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp cooking oil
Calamansi halves
Fried garlic

Instructions

1
Soak canton noodles in warm water for 5 minutes until pliable. Drain.
2
Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry chicken until cooked, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, cook 2 minutes. Set aside.
3
Sauté garlic and onion for 1 minute. Add carrots, cabbage, and snap peas, stir-fry 3 minutes.
4
Add noodles, pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken broth over them. Toss continuously.
5
Return chicken and shrimp. Toss everything together until noodles absorb the sauce, about 3 minutes.
6
Serve topped with fried garlic and calamansi halves for squeezing.

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Did You Know?

Pancit is always served at Filipino birthday parties because noodles symbolize long life. The longer the noodles, the longer the life — so never cut them!

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

wok or large skillet
tongs

Garnishing

fried garlic, calamansi halves, sliced green onions

Accompaniments

calamansi, soy sauce dip

The Story Behind Pancit Canton

Pancit traces its origins to Chinese traders who arrived in the Philippines centuries before Spanish colonization. The word "pancit" derives from the Hokkien "pian e sit" meaning "convenient food." Filipino cooks adapted Chinese noodle techniques with local ingredients, creating a distinctive cuisine category. Pancit Canton specifically uses thick egg noodles and has become the quintessential celebration dish, inseparable from Filipino birthday traditions.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed birthdays, fiestas, celebrations 📜 Origins: Chinese-Filipino fusion, 16th century onward

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