How to Make Filipino Pancit With Vermicelli Noodles | Easy & Delicious Family Recipe

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while spaghetti is a budget-friendly substitute.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides protein while being lower in calories, and chicken is often less expensive.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken breast is leaner, and ground turkey is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

Cut chicken breast and pork chop into small pieces.

Chop one medium onion thinly.

Chop one piece of celery thinly.

Soak two packages of vermicelli noodles in hot water.

Chop half a cabbage thinly and place in a bowl.

Peel and julienne two large carrots, placing them with the cabbage.

Heat oil in a skillet and add minced garlic, onion, and celery; sauté until fragrant.

Add chicken and pork to the skillet; cook until browned and cooked through.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add one cup of chicken broth and cover; cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Drain the soaked noodles and add to the skillet; mix with the meat and vegetables.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of soy sauce and mix well; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

If adding more noodles, add an additional 1/4 cup of chicken broth to keep it moist.

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