Pancit Canton (Filipino Stir-Fried Noodles)

About this recipe

No Filipino celebration is complete without pancit. Wheat noodles are stir-fried with chicken, prawns and plenty of vegetables in a soy and oyster sauce. Noodles stand for long life, so it's a must for birthdays, but it's easy enough for any weeknight.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.

   2 min

2. 2

   Step 2

   Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4 minutes, then add the prawns for 2 minutes until pink.

   6 min

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add the carrot, green beans and cabbage and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

   3 min

4. 4

   Step 4

   Pour in the stock, soy and oyster sauce and bring to the boil.

   1 min

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the noodles and toss for 3–4 minutes until they have absorbed the liquid and are tender.

   4 min

6. 6

   Step 6

   Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over.