Filipino Pancit Bihon
This healthy version of the classic Filipino noodle dish pancit bihon has plenty of vegetables, along with chicken and pork. And since it comes together in about a half-hour, this traditional party food can do double duty as an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
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1 cup chopped onion
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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8 ounces pork tenderloin, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
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8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
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4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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3 cups shredded cabbage
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2 cups snow peas, halved
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1 ½ cups halved and sliced carrots
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1 cup chopped celery leaves
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1 (8 ounce) package pancit bihon rice noodles (see Tip)
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2 ½ tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Description
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pork and chicken; cook, stirring, until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
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Add broth, cabbage, snow peas, carrots and celery leaves to the pot. Bring to a simmer; cook until the vegetables are mostly tender, about 5 minutes. Add pancit bihon and cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the pork and chicken; cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 minutes more. Stir in soy sauce and serve.