Layered Pancit Bihon with Pork and Backyard Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

A traditional pancit bihon featuring layers of tender pork, fresh garden vegetables, and delicate rice noodles cooked to perfection with savory broth. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork loin, thinly sliced, rice vermicelli noodles (bihon), carrot, diced small for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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 pork loin, thinly sliced
• 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles (bihon)
• 1 medium carrot, diced small
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until softened, then drain.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 medium chopped yellow onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 8 oz thinly sliced pork loin, sauté for 6-7 minutes until pork is cooked through and lightly browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 medium diced carrot and 1 cup chopped green beans, cook for 3 minutes until vegetables soften.
5. Step 5: Pour 2 cups chicken broth and 3 tbsp soy sauce into the pan, bring to a simmer.
6. Step 6: Add the soaked noodles, gently toss to combine and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until noodles absorb most of the broth.
7. Step 7: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped green onions on top before serving.