Pancit sotanghon is a traditional type of pancit originating from the Philippines. The dish is usually made with a combination of sotanghon (cellophane or glass) noodles, shredded chicken meat, Chinese sausage, pork slices, parsley, soy sauce, carrots, snap peas, cabbage, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and oil.
This type of pancit is made in a wok or a large pan, and all ingredients are sautéed and stir-fried until everything becomes tender and fully cooked. This noodle dish is typically served straight out of the pan, while still hot, and it's traditionally accompanied by lemon or calamansi wedges on the side.
Pancit is a staple Filipino dish found at numerous feasts and celebrations, consisting of stir-fried noodles with meat and vegetables such as chicken, pork, shrimp, celery, carrots, onions, garlic, and cabbage. The dish has Chinese origins, and the name of the dish is derived from the Hokkien phrase pian i sit, meaning something convenient, cooked fast.
Over time, pancit evolved and became a signature Filipino dish, so today, there are numerous variations of pancit such as pancit canton and pancit bihon. Egg noodles are used for pancit canton, while thin, translucent rice noodles are used for pancit bihon.
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Pancit canton is a Filipino dish of Chinese origin which combines yellow wheat noodles and a variety of meat, seafood, and vegetables, blended with a flavorful mixture of soy and oyster sauce. The ingredients are easily adjusted to taste, availability, and preference and can be prepared separately or shortly stir-fried alongside noodles.
Since long and thick noodles symbolize long and prosperous life, this versatile and colorful dish is usually served on special occasions, such as various celebrations and birthday parties.
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