Shrimp Pancit Recipe

I love cooking quick and simple Asian recipes, and one of those recipes is Filipino shrimp pancit. Pancit refers to noodles, and is derived from the Chinese Hokkien word “pian i sit”, which translates to “convenient food”. Chinese immigrants settling in the Philippines introduced noodles into the Filipino cuisine! Wherever the Chinese have been, you will find at least one noodle dish that is part of a culture’s cuisine. Super interesting!

Filipino households serve pancit during birthday and specials occasions to symbolize long life. Different versions of pancit include pancit bihon (rice noodles), pancit canton (wheat flour noodles) and pancit sotanghon (cellophane noodles). Whatever your preference, cook the noodles you like to eat the most!

This shrimp pancit recipe consists of cellophane noodles, carrots, green beans cabbage, soy sauce and fish sauce. Check out my other Filipino recipes: Pork Adobo and Turon. You’ll love these recipes!

Directions for Shrimp Pancit

If you are using cellophane noodles, soak cellophane noodles in warm water for 5 minutes.

Prepare your vegetables. Cut cabbage into thin shreds and julienne the carrots. Next, cut green beans diagonally, slicing at a 45 degree angle.

Heat a pan on medium heat. Add a teaspoon of cooking oil and add the minced garlic. Stir fry the garlic for 2 minutes and add shrimp. When the shrimp is cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.

Add the vegetables into the pan (carrots, green beans and carrots). Next, add in tablespoon of water to steam the vegetables and cover the pan with a lid for 3 to 5 minutes.

Next, add the noodles, soy sauce and fish sauce. Toss the noodles and vegetables constantly. Mix everything well and add the shrimp.

Your shrimp pancit is ready to serve. Add calamansi (Philippine Lime) to your shrimp pancit to give it its final touch!