Pancit Habhab Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pack of pancit canton noodles
- 1/4 kilo of pork belly, sliced into small pieces
- 1/4 kilo of chicken breast, sliced into small pieces
- 1/4 kilo of shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 kilo of squid, sliced into rings
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1/2 cup of vinegar
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of cooking oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup of sliced cabbage
- 1/2 cup of sliced green beans
- 1/2 cup of sliced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup of sliced celery
- 1/2 cup of sliced scallions
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Wok or large skillet
- Tongs or spatula

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Set aside.

2. In a wok or large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add pork belly and chicken breast. Cook until browned.

3. Add shrimps and squid. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimps turn pink.

4. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion becomes translucent.

5. Add sliced carrots, cabbage, green beans, bell peppers, and celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

6. Add pancit canton noodles and soy sauce mixture. Toss until noodles are coated with sauce.

7. Add scallions and season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve hot on banana leaves or plates.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 25g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pork belly can be substituted with chicken or beef.
- Shrimps and squid can be substituted with other seafood like mussels or clams.
- Vegetables can be substituted with other vegetables like snow peas or bok choy.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms for an earthy flavor.
- Use calamansi juice instead of vinegar for a citrusy taste.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.

Tips and tricks:
- Use tongs or spatula to toss noodles to prevent them from breaking.
- Soak pancit canton noodles in warm water for 5 minutes before cooking to soften them.
- Cook meat first before adding vegetables to prevent overcooking.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve on banana leaves for an authentic Filipino experience.
- Garnish with sliced scallions or chopped cilantro.

Pairings:
- Serve with cold drinks like iced tea or soda.

Suggested side dishes:
- Lumpia (Filipino egg rolls)
- Fried rice
- Steamed vegetables

Troubleshooting advice:
- If noodles are too dry, add a little bit of water or chicken broth.
- If noodles are too salty, add a little bit of sugar or honey.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure all ingredients are properly cooked before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.

Food history:
- Pancit Habhab is a popular Filipino dish that originated in Lucban, Quezon. It is traditionally served on banana leaves and eaten without utensils.

Flavor profiles:
- Salty, sweet, and savory

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot on banana leaves or plates.

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