Filipino-Style Pancit Canton with Shrimp and Vegetables
A hearty and colorful stir-fried noodle dish with shrimp, fresh vegetables, and savory soy sauce flavors. This filipino ready in about 30 minutes pairs dried pancit canton noodles, shrimp, peeled and deveined, carrot, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried pancit canton noodles
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup green beans, sliced diagonally
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- for serving lemon wedges
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Soak 8 oz dried pancit canton noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until pliable, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced onion, sautéing for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 12 large peeled and deveined shrimp, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 cup sliced green beans and 1 medium julienned carrot, stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Step 5: Add 2 cups shredded cabbage and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
- Step 6: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp oyster sauce, then add the drained noodles. Toss everything together and cook for 3-4 minutes until noodles absorb the sauce and are heated through.
- Step 7: Return the shrimp to the pan, season with black pepper to taste, and toss gently.
- Step 8: Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Filipino-Style Pancit Canton with Shrimp and Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Filipino-Style Pancit Canton with Shrimp and Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep dried pancit canton noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Filipino-Style Pancit Canton with Shrimp and Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Filipino-Style Pancit Canton with Shrimp and Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Filipino-Style Pancit Canton with Shrimp and Vegetables?
Filipino filipino like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my husband's birthday and it was a huge success. The Filipino flavors are authentic and the shrimp made it special.
- ★★★★★
This Pancit Canton was a hit at my family dinner! The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the vegetables added a nice crunch. Will make again!
- ★★★★★
Loved it! So flavorful and easy to make. My kids even asked for seconds.
