6 Delicious Pancit Recipes from the Philippines

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium reduces sodium intake.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Sauté oil, onions, and garlic briefly to sweat them.

Add carabeef and chicken liver, season with pepper and soy sauce, then set aside.

In the same pan, add oil and vegetables: carrots, bell pepper, celery, and bean sprouts, cooking them with a bit of broth to steam.

Add 1 beaten egg on top of the vegetables and wait for it to cook.

Add fresh miki noodles, season with soy sauce and pepper, and cook until they absorb moisture.

For the squid ink pancit, heat oil and fry squid dusted with corn starch.

Sauté garlic and onions, then add carrots and cabbage, cooking them without overcooking.

Add squid heads to release ink, followed by rice wine and crushed tomatoes, cooking until thickened.

Add vegetable broth and let it cook down to form a sauce.

Add soaked bihon noodles to the pan, mixing with vegetables and sauce.

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