Pancit Canton

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 pound pork shoulder, sliced thinly
• 1 chicken breast, deboned and sliced thinly
• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup green beans, julienned
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 3/4 cup dried black or shiitake mushrooms (optional)
• 1 (1 pound) package pancit canton (Chinese wheat noodles)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Patis (Filipino fish sauce), to taste (optional)
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• Chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. If using mushrooms, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes, then cut into strips, discarding the tough stems. Set aside.
2. Heat oil over medium-high heat in wok or large skillet. Saute garlic and onions until tender.
3. Add pork, chicken and shrimp, and cook until browned.
4. Add soy sauce, stirring to flavor.
5. Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
6. Add cabbage, green beans, carrots and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are tender, yet crisp, 5-8 minutes.
7. Add noodles, mixing gently to prevent them from breaking. Cook until liquid is absorbed and noodles are done, about 10 minutes.
8. Remove from heat. Season with black pepper and patis.
9. Garnish with green onions. lemon wedges and chopped walnuts, if desired.

Attribution

Photo credit: dbgg1979 on Visual hunt / CC BY