Savory-Sweet Pancit with Pork and Soy-Garlic Glaze

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A flavorful pancit featuring tender pork and noodles coated in a rich savory-sweet soy and garlic sauce, perfect for festive occasions. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork belly, rice noodles (bihon), garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until softened; drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 cloves minced garlic and 1 medium chopped onion; sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 10 oz thinly sliced pork belly; cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and some fat renders.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/3 cup soy sauce and 2 tbsp brown sugar; cook for 2 minutes until sugar dissolves and sauce is glossy.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
  6. Step 6: Add 3/4 cup sliced green beans and 1 cup julienned carrots; cook for 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  7. Step 7: Add the soaked rice noodles; toss gently and cook for 3-4 minutes until noodles absorb sauce and become tender.
  8. Step 8: Season with 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, remove from heat.
  9. Step 9: Garnish with 3 sliced spring onions and serve with lemon wedges for a bright finish.

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