Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Cabbage and Shrimp

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A vibrant Filipino noodle stir-fry featuring tender egg noodles, crisp cabbage, and succulent shrimp tossed in a savory soy-garlic sauce. This filipino-inspired noodles ready in about 25 minutes pairs pancit canton noodles, shrimp, peeled and deveined, green cabbage, sliced thin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 8 oz pancit canton noodles; cook for 4 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz peeled and deveined shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Toss in 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage and 1 medium julienned carrot, stir-frying for 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Return the drained noodles to the wok and pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp fish sauce. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes until noodles absorb the sauce.
  6. Step 6: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and sprinkle 2 tbsp sliced green onions on top before serving warm.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Cabbage and Shrimp take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Cabbage and Shrimp?

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 pancit canton noodles from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Cabbage and Shrimp?

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 Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Cabbage and Shrimp 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 Stir-Fried Pancit Canton with Cabbage and Shrimp?

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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