Pancit Canton

Pancit or pansit is the term for noodles in Filipino cuisine. Noodles were introduced into the Philippines by the Chinese and have since been adopted into local cuisine. The term pancit is derived from the Hokkien pian i sit (Chinese: 便ê食; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: piān-ê-si̍t or Chinese: 便食; pinyin:biàn shí) which means "something conveniently cooked fast." Different kinds of noodles can be found in Filipino supermarkets which can then be cooked at home. Noodle dishes are also standard fare in local restaurants. Food establishments specializing in noodles are often referred to aspanciterias.

Nancy Reyes Lumen of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism writes that according to food lore handed down from the Chinese, noodles should be eaten on one's birthday. They are therefore commonly served at birthday celebrations and Chinese restaurants in the Philippines often have "birthday noodles" listed on their menus. However, she warns that since "noodles represent long life and good health; they must not be cut short so as not to corrupt the symbolism."

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Ingredients

• 340 grams pancit canton noodles
• 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 230 grams pork, sliced in small pieces
• 230 grams shrimps, shelled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Chinese sausages, sliced
• cauliflower, cut to bit size
• 4 cups chicken broth from boiled chicken breast
• 2 cups snow peas or sitsaro
• 2 cups cabbage, sliced into strips

• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup scallions, diced
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

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