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Reader, meet Rose. Rose grew up in a mountainous area of the Philippines where she lived in a tiny one-roomed wooden house along with 14 relatives. There was no money for school fees and little food. At 7-years-old, Rose was sponsored through Compassion and her life changed.
She was able to go to school, get health check-ups and eat nutritious meals at the local Compassion project. Today, Rose has a Masters in Education and is able to support her family in the Philippines.
When she was a sponsored child, one of Rose’s favourite meals was Pancit Bihon or Filipino Noodles. Here’s her delicious recipe!
Pancit Bihon (Filipino Noodles)
Ingredients
- 1 kg vermicelli noodles
- 1 tbspn of olive or vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 500g chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cube of chicken or vegetables stock (dissolve in hot water)
- 1 cabbage (approx.200g)
- 3 carrots, julienned
- 200g green beans, julienned
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 500ml water
Method
Step 1
Submerge the dry noodles in boiled water and set them aside while you prepare everything else.
Step 2
Place a large skillet or wok on the stove over a medium heat and pour in the vegetable oil.
Step 3
Add the onions and garlic and sauté until the onions are soft.
Step 4
Add the chicken, cook for 5 minutes and then add the soy sauce.
Step 5
Add the cabbage and carrots and cook until the cabbage is soft.
Step 6
Remove the noodles from the water and drain until they’re no longer dripping. Add to the pan and toss over a medium heat until well mixed.
Step 7
If you prefer a moist Pancit, add a little bit more water (you may want to try it first though).
Step 8
It’s ready! Serve your Pancit on a large platter and enjoy.
7 mins
