Pancit Pancit Bihon Filipino Rice Noodles

Published Apr 20, 2019 Updated Sep 02, 2024

What Is Pancit

I love pancit, which means noodles in Filipino language. Many years ago, I tried pancit at a Filipino restaurant and fell in love with it. I have been making Filipino recipes at home, for examples: chicken adobo, lumpia and shrimp sinigang. Today, I am sharing this homemade fried noodles dish with you!

How To Cook Pancit Noodles

Pancit bihon or noodle is a classic Filipino noodle dish is very easy to make and can be put together using simple ingredients. What is Pancit made of? Just like other Asian cuisines there are several variations of it around the Philippines. Some include the addition of Chinese sausage, chorizo, or simply vegetarian. However, the basic ingredients are bihon or rice vermicelli or rice sticks, protein such as chicken, pork and/or shrimp, vegetables plus the seasonings.

How To Prepare Rice Sticks Or Rice Vermicelli

Bihon is the Filipino word for rice sticks, rice vermicelli, or rice noodles. For this recipe, I recommend the Excellent brand rice sticks. I always soak the dry noodles in warm water for about 5-10 minutes before cooking. This step removes the starch on the rice sticks and also soften the noodles before stir-frying. After they turn soft, drain the rice sticks in a colander. As you can see in the picture below, they are soft but still a bit stiff and ready for stir-frying.

Ingredients For Pancit Sauce

I used a combination of the following ingredients for the best results:

Soy sauce Oyster sauce Fish sauce Ground black pepper

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.

What To Serve With Pancit

This meal is best served on its own or with other dishes. For a wholesome Filipino meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.