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Pancit Palabok (Pancit Luglug)-I don’t mean to be bias, but my mom’s Pancit Palabok is honestly the most Manyaman Pancit Palabok I’ve tasted IN MY LIFE. This is one of those recipes that only very few people in my family know, and fortunately, I am one of those few people :) Even though I can’t share what goes into this Amazing pancit sauce, I will say that it takes a lot of time, and a lot of ingredients to make. As the saying goes “Sauce pa lang, ulam na!” Meaning it’s all in the sauce!

Pancit Canton-This is probably my most favorite Filipino Noodle dish to make because it’s just so tasty. I’ve recently changed my recipe a bit and it’s definitely more Manyaman than ever! Try my recipe out and let me know how it turns out! Hope you all enjoy cooking this dish as much as I do =)

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 Pack of Canton Noodles (I like the “Excellent” Brand the best)
• 3 Tbs. Olive Oil
• 6 Cloves of Garlic (Minced)
• 1 Onion (Minced)
• 1/2 Cabbage, Diced 
• A Handful of Thinly Sliced Carrots
• A Handful of Snow Peas
• A Handful of Green Onions (Chopped)
• 4 Tbs. Soy Sauce
• 5 Tbs. Oyster Sauce
• 3 Tbs. Sugar
• 3 Cups of Water
• A Large bowl of Ice Water
• 1 Lb. Boneless Chicken Thighs (Chicken Breasts are okay too)
• 4 Chinese Sausages (Chopped)
• 1/2 Pound of Shrimp (Peeled)

HOW IT’S COOKED:

1. Wash Chicken, Put in a pot and boil Until Cooked. Stir Occasionally
2. Once Cooked, Set Chicken aside and save about 4 cups of Broth
3. Cut Chicken into Small, Bite sized Pieces, Set aside
4. In a large pan or Wok, heat olive oil
5. Saute Garlic and Onion until fragrant
6. Add in Chopped Chinese Sausage, cook for about a minute
7. Add in Shrimp, cook for about 5 minutes (Or until pink)
8. Remove Chinese Sausage and Shrimp, set aside
9. In the same pan, add in 4 cups of Chicken Broth, bring it to a boil
10. Once Boiling, add in Soy Sauce
11. Add in Oyster Sauce and Sugar, Stir Occasionally
12. Lower Heat and bring to a simmer for about 10-15 mins.
13. Add in cut Chicken, Shrimp, Chinese Sausages, & Sliced Carrots and let cook for about 5 mins.
14. Add in Canton Noodles, and with two wooden spatulas, gently work the Noodles into the broth mixture. Once you see the noodles absorbing the broth, turn off heat and continue to gently work the noodles in.

VEGETABLES:

1. In a separate pot (Or the pot you used to boil the chicken) bring about 3 cups of water to a boil
2. While waiting for the water to boil, have a bowl of ice water ready
3. Once Boiling, add in Snow Peas, cook for 1 min.
4. Remove Snow Peas with a slotted spoon and transfer them to ice water (This stops the cooking process)
5. Add in Cabbage to boiling water, cook for 30 seconds
6. In the same manner, Transfer cabbage to ice water
7. Drain the Vegetables, pat them dry
8. Add the Vegetables to the cooked Pancit
9. Add in chopped Green Onions
10. Add salt & pepper to taste
11. Gently Toss all Ingredients, Serve, Enjoy!