Traditional Pancit Bihon Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable)

Tender rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, and vegetables in a savory soy-based sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 7 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 3.5 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Noodles

03 - 7 oz dried bihon (rice vermicelli) noodles

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 small carrot, julienned
05 - 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
06 - 1/2 cup snow peas, trimmed and halved
07 - 1 small onion, sliced
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & Seasonings

09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
11 - 1 tsp fish sauce
12 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
13 - 1 cup chicken broth

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp chopped scallions
15 - 1 lemon or calamansi, cut into wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Soak the bihon noodles in warm water for 10 minutes or until softened, then drain and set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.
03 - Add chicken slices and cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove proteins from the pan and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add carrots, cabbage, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Return the cooked chicken and shrimp to the pan. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
06 - Add the drained bihon noodles, tossing gently with tongs to combine and absorb the sauce. Cook for 3–4 minutes until noodles are heated through and have absorbed the flavors.
07 - Season with black pepper and adjust salt or sauces to taste, if needed.
08 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve with lemon or calamansi wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time eating
  • The balance of savory and fresh comes together in under an hour
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
  • Over-soaking the noodles turns them mushy, so set a timer and check frequently
  • High heat is essential for that slight char and smoky depth, also known as wok hei
  • Let the noodles sit briefly in the sauce before tossing so they drink in the flavors
03 -
  • Prep everything before you start cooking—the stir-fry goes fast
  • Use a wide wok or skillet so the noodles cook evenly instead of steaming

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