Pancit Canton Stir-Fry with Chinese Sausage and Vegetables
A vibrant Filipino noodle stir-fry featuring egg noodles tossed with savory Chinese sausage, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful soy-garlic sauce. This filipino-inspired noodles ready in about 30 minutes pairs dried pancit canton (egg noodles), shrimp, peeled and deveined, medium carrot, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 (egg noodles)
- 3 links Chinese sausage (lap cheong), thinly sliced
- 6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Soak 8 oz dried pancit canton noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until slightly softened, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 thinly sliced Chinese sausage links and sauté for 2 minutes until they begin to brown.
- Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 6 oz peeled shrimp to the wok, stirring for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Step 4: Toss in 1 cup trimmed green beans and 1 medium julienned carrot, stir-frying for 2 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Step 5: Add the drained noodles, 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry everything together for 4-5 minutes until noodles are tender and sauce coats all ingredients evenly.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pancit Canton Stir-Fry with Chinese Sausage 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 Pancit Canton Stir-Fry with Chinese Sausage 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 shrimp, peeled and deveined from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pancit Canton Stir-Fry with Chinese Sausage 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 Pancit Canton Stir-Fry with Chinese Sausage 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 Pancit Canton Stir-Fry with Chinese Sausage and Vegetables?
Filipino noodles 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.
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