| Simple Pancit Bihon with Chicken |
An easy and popular Filipino dish, Pancit Bihon, featuring rice v... |
Filipino, Noodles, Stir Fry |
{"title":"Simple Pancit Bihon with Chicken","description":"An easy and popular Filipino dish, Pancit Bihon, featuring rice vermicelli noodles stir-fried with chicken and a variety of colorful vegetables.","full_ingredient_list":["300 grams chicken thigh or breast, cut into small pieces","200 grams rice vermicelli noodles","1\/2 onion, thinly sliced","3 cloves garlic, finely chopped","1 carrot, julienned","100 grams cabbage, thinly sliced","10-12 mangetout (snow peas)","1\/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced","2-3 spring onions, thinly sliced","3 tbsp vegetable oil","1 tsp soy sauce","1\/4 tsp black pepper","3 tbsp all-purpose soy sauce or light soy sauce","1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)","2 cups water","1 1\/2 tbsp sugar","1 cube chicken bouillon","Salt to taste"],"components":[{"name":"Main Dish","ingredients":[{"name":"Chicken thigh or breast","quantity":"300 grams","preparation_notes":"cut into small pieces","substitutions":["prawns","beef","pork","sausages"]},{"name":"Rice vermicelli noodles","quantity":"200 grams","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["thin rice sticks"]},{"name":"Onion","quantity":"1\/2","preparation_notes":"cut thin slices","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Garlic","quantity":"3 cloves","preparation_notes":"finely chopped","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Carrot","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":"julienne, cut thin slices","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Cabbage","quantity":"100 grams","preparation_notes":"cut thin slices","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Mangetout","quantity":"10-12","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["sugar snap peas"]},{"name":"Red bell pepper","quantity":"1\/2","preparation_notes":"cut thin slices","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Spring onion","quantity":"2-3","preparation_notes":"cut thin slices","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Vegetable oil","quantity":"3 tbsp","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large pan or wok"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Prepare and gather all ingredients. Season chicken pieces with soy sauce and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Heat 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Stir fry the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes.","tips":""},{"step_number":3,"description":"Push chicken to one side of the pan. Add garlic and stir for a few seconds, then add onions, carrot, bell pepper, mangetout, and cabbage. Stir fry until just cooked through.","tips":"Start with harder veggies and follow up with softer ones."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Remove chicken and vegetables from the pan and set aside.","tips":""},{"step_number":5,"description":"In the same pan, pour in water and season with regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and chicken bouillon. Stir well and bring to a simmer.","tips":""},{"step_number":6,"description":"Add rice vermicelli noodles and stir occasionally until noodles absorb all liquid.","tips":"Do not overcook noodles."},{"step_number":7,"description":"Return cooked chicken and vegetables to the pan. Mix everything evenly and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper as needed.","tips":""},{"step_number":8,"description":"Finish by topping with spring onions, remove from heat, and transfer to serving plate.","tips":""}]}],"prep_time":"10 minutes","cook_time":"20 minutes","total_time":"30 minutes","servings":"4","tags":["Filipino","Noodles","Stir Fry"],"notes":"Feel free to adapt the vegetables and protein to your liking. Traditional versions often use cabbage and carrots, but any stir-fry vegetables will work. Adjust seasoning to taste."} |
