Filipino Pancit Canton is the perfect one-pot meal for family dinners or special occasions. Made with wheat noodles and assorted meat and vegetables, this noodle stir fry is hearty, tasty, and sure to be a family favorite!
![Filipino pancit canton guisado with shrimp, sausage, and veggies on a plate](https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/pancit-canton-6.jpg)
I went overboard with my pancit canton. I threw shrimp, chicken, pork, fish balls, sausage, carrots, cabbage, celery, snow peas, and everything but the kitchen sink into the noodle dish. I added so much stuff; every bite is more vegetables and meat than noodles!
But hey! It's the New Year, the time for prosperity and abundance. Exactly what I wish for you, my friends, a brand New Year overflowing with new hopes and opportunities.
![peeled shrimp, sliced sausage, sliced carrots, cut chicken, chopped onions, minced garlic, pancit canton, chicken broth in bowls](https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/pancit-canton-8.jpg)
What is Pancit Canton Made of
Filipino cuisine has many types of stir-fried noodle dishes, but although meat and vegetable add-ins are mostly similar, the kind of noodles used vary. A few of the varieties we have are bihon made of rice noodles, sotanghon or cellophane noodles made of mung bean starch, and Pancit canton which are wheat noodles.
![cooking pancit canton in a wide pan](https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/pancit-canton-9.jpg)
Ingredient options
Here are a few add-in choices to pull together a delicious noodle stir-fry!
- Meat - chicken, pork, shrimp, sweet-style hamonado sausage, Chinese sausage, chicken liver, pork or beef liver, fish, squid, or meat balls, kekiam
- Vegetables - shitake or wood ear mushrooms, snap peas, Bagiuo beans, celery, kinchay, carrots, napa cabbage, cabbage, bell peppers, green onions
![Pancit canton Guisado with fish balls, sausage, snow peas, carrots, cabbage n a wok](https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/pancit-canton-3.jpg)
Cooking tips
- Cut the meat and veggies into uniform bite sizes to ensure fast and even cooking.
- Stir-fries are quick meals so make sure to have everything prepped and ready to go before starting.
- Use a wok or a wide skillet with slanted sides to prevent messy spills and to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- To lessen the breakage of noodles, use tongs, chopsticks, or two large spoons to toss the noodles.
- For best texture and appearance, cook the vegetables just until tender-crisp.
![Pancit Canton on a plate](https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/pancit-canton-2.jpg)
Serving suggestions
Pancit canton makes a delicious and filling midday snack or main meal. Serve with calamansi to brighten flavors, and enjoy with sides of puto or pandesal.
How to store leftovers
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This dish does not freeze well.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave at 2 to 3-minute intervals until completely warmed through.
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Ingredients
- canola oil
- 8 snow peas, ends trimmed
- 8 pieces large shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces (about 7 to 8 pieces) fish balls, halved
- 6 ounces sweet hamonado longganisa or Chinese sausage, sliced thinly on a bias
- 1 onion. peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- ¼ pound (about 1 cup) pork butt, sliced thinly
- ¼ pound (about 1 cup) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh meat, sliced thinly
- 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
- ½ bunch Kinchay (Chinese celery), chopped
- 1 head napa cabbage, sliced into ½-inch strips
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) pancit canton
Instructions
- In a wok or wide pan over high heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil. Add snow peas and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 seconds. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- If needed, add another tablespoon oil. Add shrimp and cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or just until color changes to pink. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Add fish balls and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 minute or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Add hamonado and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Wipe down wok as needed. Heat another 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add pork and cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring regularly, for about another 2 to 3 minutes or until meat are lightly browned.
- Add broth and bring to a boil, skimming scum that may float on top. Continue to cook until pork and chicken are cooked through.
- Add soy sauce and oyster sauce and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add carrots and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add kinchay and cabbage and continue to cook for about 1 minute or until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Add noodles and gently toss to combine. Cook, tossing gently, until most of liquid is absorbed.
- Add shrimp, fish balls, sausages, and snow peas, and gently toss to combine. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through and noodles are al-dente. Serve hot.
Notes
Video
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Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Maria Matos says
I agree this is the best pancit canton that I have tasted. Even my 82 YO mother thought so too. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you for sharing.
Lalaine Manalo says
Thank you! Your comment means a lot!
Tony.rillo says
Hello Lelaine
I tried your recipe Pansit canton-bihon. It’s very tasty indeed. Can’t wait to try on, on all your recipes. Thank you 🙏
Tony R
San Diego Ca
Lalaine Manalo says
Thank you for the 5-stars! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Alma says
Iitanong ko lang po sana kung ano pong brand ng pansito canton noodlea ang magandang gamitin..
Lalaine Manalo says
Wala po akong specific na brand na ginagamit; kung ano lang pong available at on sale. Ang mga na-try ko pa na maganda naman is Excellent at UFC brand.
Ellen J Beckley says
Do you have a recipe for hot and sour soup ?
Lalaine Manalo says
Not yet but will work on one soon 🙂
GQ says
I’ll have to say, this was by far the best and most tastiest pancit canton I’ve ever made!!! Thank you so much for sharing a great traditional recipe from the Philippines!!
Lalaine Manalo says
Thank you so much for the 5-stars! I am glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Melanie De Leon says
Thank you for the precise measurements, auto-adjust quantity feature and also the exact cooking time!!
All important for a stress free result.
Lalaine Manalo says
You're welcome, Melanie! That's what we want - stress-free cooking!
Ma.glenda says
I want to be part of kawaling pinoy recipe
Lalaine says
🙂
Ces says
It's my first time to cook pancit canton and proud to say it was a blast. Thanks for this recipe such a great help. Simot sarap talaga.
Lalaine says
Hello Ces
Haha, napasaya mo naman ako. Simot sarap, magandang tagline para sa website yan 🙂
I am glad you enjoyed the pancit. Thank you for the taking the time to leave a feedback. I really appreciate it 🙂
Mia S says
Pancit is like my number 1 favorite Filipino food of all time and this is just mouth-watering. The more ingredients, the better. Now I'm drooling!
Priyanka @ Flavor Quotient says
This looks so awesome and fresh! I am already hungry! 🙂
Lalaine says
Thanks, Priyanka. I just visited your blog and love your recipes. 🙂