Pancit Canton is one of the favorite noodle recipes which the Chinese immigrants in the early times introduced to the Filipinos. Since then it has found its place in a Filipino kitchen either as a simple meal or in big occasions such as fiestas. The main ingredient is the noodles. The other ingredients such as pork or chicken or shrimps adds flavor to this dish while the vegetables not only add nutrients but makes it colorful.
PANCIT CANTON
¼ k. shrimps
1 chicken breast, cut in strips
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ k. lean pork, cut in strips
5 pcs. chicken liver
2 tsps. salt
1 tsp. msg
1 pkg. pancit canton (dried Chinese noodles)
2 tbsps. soy sauce
1 ½ c. broth
1 carrot, cut in strips
1 head cauliflower or broccoli, cut into flowerettes
4 cabbage leaves, shredded
¼ c. chicharo or pea pod
1/3 c. green onions, chopped finely
2 tbsps. cornstarch, disperse in water
Peel shrimps leaving tail and slice chicken breast. Saute garlic, onion, pork, chicken liver, shrimps and chicken meat. Season with salt, msg and soy sauce. Pour broth and bring to a boil. Add all the vegetables. Thicken with dispersed cornstarch. Stir canton and cook for 10 minutes or until noodles is just the right softness. Serve hot.
