Pancit Canton Stir-Fried Noodles

Name: Pancit Canton Stir-Fried Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 8 oz Canton egg noodles (or yakisoba noodles); 8 oz pork shoulder, thinly sliced; 8 oz medium shrimp, peeled, deveined; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cups green cabbage, shredded; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 cup snap peas (or snow peas); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 4 green onions, sliced; 4 calamansi or lime wedges

A beloved Filipino stir-fried noodle dish loaded with pork, shrimp, and vegetables tossed in a savory soy-oyster sauce. Quick to cook and deeply satisfying, it is a staple at Filipino gatherings and weeknight tables alike.

35 minEasyServes 4430 cal/serving

FilipinoLunchStovetopStandardHigh Protein

Ingredients

8 oz Canton egg noodles (or yakisoba noodles)
8 oz pork shoulder, thinly sliced
8 oz medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup snap peas (or snow peas)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
4 green onions, sliced
4 calamansi or lime wedges

Instructions

1

Cook 8 oz Canton egg noodles (or yakisoba noodles) according to package directions until just tender, then drain and set aside.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 8 oz thinly sliced pork shoulder and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
4

Add 8 oz peeled, deveined medium shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes until pink and cooked through.
5

Add 1 cup julienned carrots, 2 cups shredded green cabbage, and 1 cup snap peas (or snow peas). Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
6

Pour in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Stir to combine, then add the drained noodles.
7

Toss everything together over high heat for 2 minutes until noodles absorb the sauce. Season with 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
8

Transfer to a serving platter and top with 4 sliced green onions. Serve immediately with calamansi or lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Questions

Can I make Pancit Canton Stir-Fried Noodles gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz Canton egg noodles (or yakisoba noodles), 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pancit Canton Stir-Fried Noodles keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pancit Canton Stir-Fried Noodles?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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