🇵🇭 PANCIT BIHON (Filipino Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)

📝 Ingredients:

Main:

• 200g (about 7 oz) bihon (rice vermicelli noodles)
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup green beans or snap peas, sliced diagonally (optional)
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup cooked chicken (shredded), pork, or shrimp

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, but adds flavor)
• 1/2 tsp fish sauce (optional) 
• 2 cups chicken broth or water
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Calamansi or lemon wedges, for serving

🍳 Instructions:

1. Soak the noodles: Place bihon noodles in warm water for about 10–15 minutes, or until softened. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté aromatics: In a large wok or pan, heat oil. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.
3. Add meat/seafood: Add your choice of protein (chicken, pork, or shrimp) and cook until done. If using cooked leftovers, just heat through. 
4. Stir-fry vegetables: Add carrots, green beans, and celery. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes. Add cabbage last, cooking just until slightly wilted.
5. Add broth & sauces: Pour in chicken broth (or water). Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil. 
6. Add noodles: Add the drained bihon noodles to the pan. Toss gently using tongs or two forks until all liquid is absorbed and noodles are evenly coated.
7. Season and adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Add more broth if it seems too dry.
8. Serve: Transfer to a platter. Serve with calamansi or lemon wedges on the side.