Pancit Canton with Ground Pork and Cabbage
An easy pancit canton made with ground pork, cabbage, and a simple savory sauce.
Servings 8
Calories 421kcal
Cost $10-$12
Equipment
- Large pan or wok
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cups water more as needed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon chicken base or bouillon
- 1 pound dry pancit canton noodles
- 3 to 4 cups cabbage thinly sliced
- Scallions for serving
- Lemon or calamansi for serving
- Salt and pepper
- Neutral oil
Instructions
- Brown the ground pork in a little oil, breaking it into small pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic and onion. Cook until softened.
- Mix the water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken base until combined.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a boil. Add the dry pancit canton noodles and toss as they soften. Add a little water if needed.
- Add the cabbage when the noodles are almost done. Toss until just wilted, then season with black pepper to taste.
- Top with scallions and a squeeze of lemon. Serve right away.
Notes
- Noodles: I used dry pancit canton, so there’s no need to soak them.
- Cabbage: You can use pechay, napa cabbage, or Chinese broccoli.
- Ground pork: Ground chicken or beef also work.
- Sauce: I used soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and chicken base. Taste as you go since brands vary in saltiness.
- Lemon: Calamansi or lemon both work.
- Brown the pork well for better flavor.
- Bring the sauce to a boil before adding the noodles.
- Cook the noodles just until tender so they don’t get too soft.
- Add the cabbage last so it stays crisp-tender.
- Keep extra water nearby and add a little at a time if needed.
- To store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: Warm in a pan with a splash of water, or microwave until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg