Pancit Puti: A Beginner’s Guide

Looking for an easy-to-make, delicious meal?

Try pancit puti, a classic Filipino noodle dish made with thinly sliced pork belly, crispy shallots, garlic, and colorful vegetables. Follow these simple steps to make this perfect breakfast or dinner option.

Ingredients:

* 1 lb thinly sliced pork belly
* 2 shallots, thinly sliced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 3 cups water
* 1 cup chopped cabbage
* 1/2 cup chopped carrots
* 1/2 cup frozen peas
* Salt and pepper to taste
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Cooking oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. Bring water to a boil and add pork belly, cooking for 5-7 minutes until it turns pink. Remove and set aside.
  2. Heat medium heat in the same pot with cooking oil and add shallots and garlic, frying until crispy and golden brown.
  3. Add cabbage, carrots, and peas to the pot and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are cooked but retain some crunch. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Fry pork belly in a separate pan until crispy and golden brown.
  5. Combine cooked pork belly with vegetable mixture and stir-fry for another minute or two.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious pancit puti!

FAQs:

  • Can substitute pork belly with chicken or shrimp, adjusting cooking time as needed.
  • Shallots can be substituted with garlic or onion.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or bean sprouts.

Pancit puti is a popular dish in the Philippines and is easy to make with just a few ingredients and quick stir-frying.

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