Pancit Bihon [Filipino-Inspired Rice Noodles]
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Pancit Bihon [Filipino-Inspired Rice Noodles]
Description
Pancit Bihon combines rice noodles cooked in vegetable broth with classic vegetables and plant-based protein like tofu or seitan. The noodles soak up broth and savory soy sauces, while the sautéed vegetables provide texture and freshness. The preparation involves stir-frying the vegetables and vegan protein first, then adding the noodle mixture to simmer until broth is absorbed, creating a cohesive dish.
The flavor is savory and umami-rich owing to the use of both regular and mushroom-flavored soy sauces. The lemon slices served with the dish add a bright acidity that balances the richness and complements the earthy and fresh vegetables. The dish yields tender noodles and softened veggies with a mild soy seasoning.
This recipe suits as a main dish or part of a larger spread. It showcases a versatile way to prepare rice noodles with accessible ingredients that can be substituted by what you have on hand. Using a large pan avoids overcrowding, helping even cooking and preventing noodles from becoming sticky or soggy. The dish is best enjoyed fresh to maintain noodle texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- ½ block tofu pressed, drained and diced or 8oz of seitan, diced, extra firm
- 2 carrot shredded
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce mushroom-flavored
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a wok, or large pan, heat oil. Cook onions, garlic, celery, tofu or seitan, and carrots.
- When vegetables have softened, remove from pan and set aside in a bowl.
- Add vegetable broth to wok, bring to a boil and add rice noodles, soy sauce, and mushroom soy sauce.
- Once majority of broth has been absorbed, add vegetable mix to wok. Continue to cook until all broth has been absorbed.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
- Dice vegetables evenly to ensure uniform cooking and consistent texture.
- Do not overcook rice noodles to avoid them becoming sticky or gummy.
- Use a large pan or wok for stir-frying to allow ingredients to cook evenly without overcrowding.
- Feel free to substitute or add available plant proteins and vegetables to customize the dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1601mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5611IU | 112% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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