Pancit (Filipino Fried Rice Noodles)

4.45 from 52 votes
Recipe IndexJump to Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย privacy policy.

Pancit is Filipino fried rice noodles. Pancit Bihon is a classic Filipino recipe that is easy to make with simple ingredients. An easy and authentic recipe!

Pancit in a bowl, ready to serve.
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great new recipes from us every week!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

What Is Pancit

I love pancit, which means noodles in Filipino language. Many years ago, I tried pancit at a Filipino restaurant and fell in love with it. I have been making Filipino recipes at home, for examples: chicken adobo, lumpia and shrimp sinigang. Today, I am sharing this homemade fried noodles dish with you!

Pancit bihon is Filipino fried rice sticks or rice noodles, served in a bowl, ready to be eaten.

How To Cook Pancit Noodles

Close up shot of pancit bihon recipe with shrimp.

Pancit bihon or noodle is a classic Filipino noodle dish is very easy to make and can be put together using simple ingredients.

What is Pancit made of? Just like other Asian cuisines there are several variations of it around the Philippines. Some include the addition of Chinese sausage, chorizo, or simply vegetarian.

However, the basic ingredients are bihon or rice vermicelli or rice sticks, protein such as chicken, pork and/or shrimp, vegetables plus the seasonings.


How To Prepare Rice Sticks Or Rice Vermicelli

Bihon is the Filipino word for rice sticks, rice vermicelli, or rice noodles. For this recipe, I recommend the Excellent brand rice sticks.

Excellent brand dry rice sticks or rice vermicelli or Bihon in plastic packaging.

I always soak the dry noodles in warm water for about 5-10 minutes before cooking. This step removes the starch on the rice sticks and also soften the noodles before stir-frying.

Soaking rice sticks or vermicelli in water before cooking.

After they turn soft, drain the rice sticks in a colander. As you can see in the picture below, they are soft but still a bit stiff and ready for stir-frying.

Rice sticks in a colander, ready for stir-frying.

Ingredients For Pancit Sauce

Shrimp pancit recipe with chicken and vegetables in a skillet.

I used a combination of the following ingredients for the best results:

  • Soy sauce
  • Oyster sauce
  • Fish sauce
  • Ground black pepper

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.


Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the leftover keep in the fridge?

After cooking, you can keep the leftover in the fridge overnight or for up to a couple of days. Just make sure you cover the noodles with plastic wrap. You can reheat using microwave before serving.
If you don’t have a microwave, you can reheat in the skillet.

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 427 calories per serving.

A fork picking up Filipino noodles or pancit in a bowl.

What To Serve With Pancit

This meal is best served on its own or with other dishes. For a wholesome Filipino meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on FacebookPinterest, and Instagram for new updates.


Other Recipes You Might Like

Freshly baked cod fillet with seasonings crust on a plate, garnished with lemon slices and herbs.
5 Secrets to 20-Minute Dinners
FREE EMAIL BONUS: How would it feel to have dinner DONE in 20 minutes? I’ll show you how!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
4.45 from 52 votes

Pancit (Filipino Fried Rice Noodles) Recipe

Pancit Bihon (Filipino Fried Rice Noodles) is a classic Filipino noodle dish that is easy to make with simple ingredients. An easy and authentic pancit recipe for home cooks!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great new recipes from us every week!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Ingredients  

  • 8 oz. (230g) "Excellent" brand rice sticks
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 small onion, sliced
  • 4 oz. (125g) boneless and skinless chicken thigh or chicken breast, cut into pieces
  • 4 oz. (125g) shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 2 oz. (60g) green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 oz. (60g) carrots, cut into thin strips
  • 2 stalks scallions, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) strips

Seasonings:

Instructions 

  • Soak the rice sticks in water, for 5-10 minutes or until they turn soft. Drain on colander and set aside. Prepare the garlic, onions and vegetables.
    pancit
  • Heat a wok or skillet on medium to high heat. Add the oil and stir fry the garlic and onions until the onions turn clear. Add the chicken and shrimp, stir fry until the surface turn white, follow by the cabbage and carrots.
  • Add the rice sticks in the wok or skillet, stir to combine well with the spatula. If you have a pair of long chopsticks for cooking, use the chopsticks instead of the spatula. This will ensure that the rice sticks won’t break too much.
  • Add all the ingredients in the Seasonings. Stir to mix well. As soon as the noodles are cooked through, about 1 minute, add the chopped scallion, stir and dish out immediately.

Video

Notes

Serve the noodles with calamansi lime, or regular lime. Squeeze some of the juice over the top of the noodles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people, Calories: 427kcal, Carbohydrates: 71g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 119mg, Sodium: 968mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Please rate and comment below!

About Rasa Malaysia

Bee is a recipe developer and best-selling cookbook author, sharing easy, quick, and delicious Asian and American recipes since 2006. With a strong following of almost 2 million fans online, her expertise has been featured in major publications, TV and radio programs, and live cooking demos throughout the United States and Asia.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating





27 Comments

  1. JoJo says:

    This is one of my favorite dishes and my whole family Loves it!

    Thanks for sharing!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome!

    2. Christine Rozenboom says:

      4 stars
      The recipes all sound delicious, will make them for regular visitors thank you.

  2. Scott says:

    I used to eat this a LOT when I was in Olongapo years ago. It brings back many fond memories. This and Lumpia were often the meal.