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    Home » Noodles and Pasta

    Pancit Canton (Filipino Stir-Fried Noodles)

    Published: Nov 16, 2022 by Nora Rey · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Pancit Canton is a Filipino version of stir-fried noodles with a savory, citrusy flavor. It is highly customizable with proteins and vegetables of your choice.

    You may also like Filipino Pork Adobo or Okoy or Ukoy (Shrimp and Vegetable Fritters).

    Pancit Canton (Filipino Stir-Fried Noodles) in a wok.
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    Ingredients you'll need

    Individual ingredients for pancit canton (Filipino Stir-Fried Noodles)
    Salt, pepper, and oil are not in the picture.

    Dried pancit canton noodles are typically used, but thicker lo mein noodles work just as well.

    Dried and fresh noodles

    Notes and substitutions

    • Pancit canton noodles: I used pre-cooked lo mein noodles made with wheat flour and eggs. They are thicker and more yellow but just as chewy as dried pancit canton noodles made from wheat flour.
    • Proteins: Chicken, pork, fish ball, or tofu and other options; sear them for more flavor.
    • Vegetables: You can also use green beans, snow peas, and bokchoy.
    • Chicken base or bouillon: You can use chicken or shrimp flavor.

    How to make this recipe

    Prep and organize

    • If you are using fresh pre-cooked noodles, drop them quickly in hot water and separate the strands.
    • For dried noodles, prepare extra 3 cups of hot water.
    • Make the sauce by combining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon bouillon or base, and a cup of hot water in a cup.
    • If using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in hot water until tender and remove the tough stems.

    (1)Over medium-high heat, add oil then lightly brown 6 to 8 shiitake mushrooms for about a minute. Move them aside, then sear 2 Chinese sausage links for another minute.

    (2)Season 8 ounces of shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to partially cook for about a minute. Add more oil as needed. Transfer to a plate.

    Browning Chinese sausages with shitake mushrooms in a wok. Shitake mushrooms, Chinese sausage, and shrimp in a wok.

    (3)Add oil and sauté 3 garlic cloves and 1 onion until softened. (4)Add 1 carrot and a small amount of sauce. Let it come to a boil.

    If you are using dried noodles, add the entire sauce plus 3 cups of hot water.

    Sauteing onion, garlic, and carrots in a wok. Pouring the sauce to the aromatics and carrots in the wok.

    (5)Add 2 pounds of noodles and the remaining sauce. Toss them and cook for about 3 minutes or until the noodles are heated through.

    Add hot water if it gets too dry. Dried noodles will take about 5 minutes to cook.

    Pouring the sauce to the noodles in the wok.

    (6)Add 3 cups of cabbage, mushrooms, sausage, and shrimp. Toss them together.

    Mixing the cabbage, mushrooms, sausage, and shrimp with the noodles in the wok.

    (7)Add 2 scallions, some ground pepper, and cilantro (if using). Squeeze some lemon or calamansi juice.

    Adding scallions to the Pancit Canton in the wok.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is Pancit Canton?

    Pancit or pansit is a general Filipino term for noodles. Different types of pancit are classified primarily by the kind of noodles used.

    For Pancit Canton, the noodles are made with wheat flour; some may contain egg powder, depending on the brand. It is stir-fried and usually includes chicken, pork, and vegetables seasoned with soy sauce and calamansi.

    Do you soak pancit canton noodles?

    You do not need to pre-soak or pre-boil dried pancit canton noodles. Add them to the broth once they are boiling to rehydrate them. For fresh noodles, a quick dip in boiling water will loosen the strands.

    What is the best condiment for Pancit Canton?

    As Filipinos love condiments, Pancit Canton will go well with toyomansi sauce made with soy sauce and calamansi (or lemon). A spiced vinegar with chilies and garlic sounds good as well.

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    pancit canton

    Pancit Canton (Filipino Stir-Fried Noodles)

    A Filipino version of stir-fried noodles that is highly customizable with proteins and vegetables of your choice.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: Filipino
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 496kcal
    Author: Nora Rey
    Cost: $8-$10

    Equipment

    • Wok or large sauté pan

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds fresh lo mein noodles or 1 pound dried pancit canton noodles (see note)
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1 teaspoon chicken base or bouillon sub: shrimp flavor
    • 6 to 8 shiitake mushrooms fresh/dried, sliced (see note)
    • 2 Chinese sausage links sliced (see note)
    • 8 ounces shrimp shelled & deveined (see note)
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 1 medium carrot julienned (see note)
    • 3 cups shredded cabbage (see note)
    • 2 scallions sliced
    • Lemon or calamansi juice
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Cilantro optional
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Make the sauce by combining soy sauce, fish sauce, bouillon or base, and a cup of hot water in a cup. Set it aside.
    • Over medium-high heat, add oil then lightly brown the mushrooms for about a minute. Move them aside, then sear the sausages for another minute.
    • Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to partially cook for about a minute. Add more oil as needed. Transfer to a plate.
    • Sauté garlic and onions in oil until softened.
    • Add carrots and a small amount of sauce to cook it. If you are using dried noodles, add the entire sauce and 3 cups of hot water. Let it come to a boil.
    • Add noodles and the remaining sauce. Toss them and cook for about 3 minutes or until the noodles are heated through. Add hot water if it gets too dry.
      Dried noodles will take about 5 minutes to cook.
    • Add cabbage, mushrooms, sausage, and shrimp. Toss them together.
    • Add scallions, ground pepper, and cilantro (if using). Squeeze some lemon or calamansi juice.

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    Notes

    • Pancit canton noodles: If you are using fresh pre-cooked noodles, drop them quickly in boiling water to separate the strands. For dried noodles, prepare extra 3 cups of hot water.
    • Shiitake mushroom: If using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in hot water until tender and remove the tough stems.
    • Proteins: Chicken, pork, fish ball, and tofu are other options.
    • Vegetables: You can also use green beans, snow peas, and bokchoy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 24gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 587mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1396IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Jaime

      November 18, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe Nora. I made it last night. It was delicious! I added some leftover shredded chicken.

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      • Nora Rey

        January 05, 2023 at 12:38 am

        Hello Jaime, that shredded chicken was a smart idea. ;=) I am happy you enjoyed it. Thank you!

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