SaveFilipino Pancit Bihon
Rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, and cabbage in a savory soy-citrus sauce. Birthday staple, weeknight hero.
Edited by Brian Kaplan·Last updated April 12, 2026
Servings
Est. total: $18.00 · $3.00/serving
Cost estimates are approximate and vary by location, store, season, and brand. Actual prices may differ.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rice vermicelli (bihon)
- 3/4 lb chicken thighs (boneless, sliced)
- 1/2 lb medium shrimp (peeled)
- 2 piece Chinese sausage (lap cheong) (sliced)
- 3 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp calamansi or lime juice
- 1 piece yellow onion (sliced)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 piece carrots (julienned)
- 4 cup green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 piece scallions (sliced)
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 piece lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Soak rice noodles in warm water 10 minutes until pliable. Drain.
Don't over-soak — they finish in the sauce. Mushy noodles are the #1 pancit sin.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high. Sear sausage 1 minute, add shrimp 90 seconds until just pink. Remove.
- 3
Add 1 tbsp oil, chicken in a single layer, sear 3 minutes until 165°F. Remove.
- 4
Add last tbsp oil, onion and garlic, stir 2 minutes. Add carrots, cabbage, snow peas, cook 2 minutes.
Veg should stay crisp — never mushy. High heat, keep moving.
- 5
Pour in stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, pepper. Bring to boil.
Fish sauce adds the funky umami base; calamansi at end brightens it.
- 6
Add drained noodles. Toss with tongs 3-4 minutes until liquid is absorbed and noodles are tender.
- 7
Return proteins, toss. Kill heat, add calamansi/lime juice and scallions. Serve with more lemon on the side.
The acid at finish is what separates homemade from bland takeout.
Pairs With
Filipino pale lager
Traditional pairing, clean and light.
Spanish coastal white
Briny minerality handles shrimp and fish sauce.
Filipino citrus spritz
Echoes the dish's key flavor.
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Cooking Soundtrack
Easy-going rock, country, and the kind of music that pairs with burgers and cold beer.
Nutrition
Per serving. Estimated values. Not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
Tips
- •Calamansi is the real deal — lime + lemon is the fallback.
- •Leftover pancit stays excellent — the noodles keep absorbing sauce.
- •For pancit canton, swap bihon for wheat canton noodles and add 5 min cook time.
Substitutions
- Chinese sausage → diced ham or chorizo
- calamansi → lime + orange juice mix
Leftovers
Refrigerate 4 days. Reheat with a splash of stock in a hot pan.
Leftover Ideas
Nutrition values are estimates calculated per serving and may vary based on brand, preparation method, and serving size. Not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. Consult a registered dietitian for specific nutritional needs.
Allergen Notice: Recipes may contain or come into contact with major allergens including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. Always verify ingredient labels for allergen information specific to the brands you use.
Drink pairing suggestions are for adults of legal drinking age only. Please drink responsibly.
Food Safety: Follow USDA safe minimum internal temperatures: Poultry 165°F (74°C), Ground meats 165°F (74°C), Beef/pork/lamb steaks 145°F (63°C) with 3-min rest, Fish 145°F (63°C). Use an instant-read thermometer — do not rely on visual cues alone. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
