Pancit Bihon (or Bijon)

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 lb lean pork, fat trimmed
• 1 lb small shrimp, shelled
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 Chinese cabbage, thinly sliced
• 3 carrots, julienned
• 1/4 cup sesame oil or vegetable oil (may be substituted)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb rice noodles (or bean threads)

Directions

1. 1

   Start by soaking rice stick noodles in warm water for 15 minutes or until softened, then drain.

2. 2

   Bring chicken, pork and 1-1/2 cups water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat; shred the meat into small pieces- reserve the water.

4. 4

   (A sturdy mixer such as a Kitchen Aid can be handy in shredding meat using the whisk attachment).

5. 5

   Heat oil in a large, wide saute pan.

6. 6

   Saute garlic and onion in oil until onion is translucent.

7. 7

   Add shredded meat, shrimp and soy sauce and stir-fry 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Over high heat, add cabbage, carrots, salt, pepper and 1 cup of broth.

9. 9

   Stir fry for an additional 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Reduce heat to low and add rice noodles, tossing gently (wooden spoons work best) until cooked through and well blended, approximately 3 minutes.

11. 11

    If the mixture seems dry, add more broth.

12. 12

    Serve immediately with soy sauce.