Description
A flavorful Filipino classic combo, Pancit Bihon and Lumpia delivers savory stir-fried noodles with vegetables and protein alongside crispy spring rolls filled with seasoned ground chicken. Perfect for family meals, celebrations, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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- For Pancit Bihon:
- 200 g rice vermicelli noodles (bihon)
- 250 g chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 150 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- For Lumpia:
- 20 lumpia wrappers
- 500 g ground chicken
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak rice noodles in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pan. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until opaque. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add carrots and cabbage. Stir in softened noodles and toss until liquid is absorbed and noodles are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, garlic, onion, carrot, salt, pepper, and egg.
- Place 1 tablespoon of filling on each lumpia wrapper, roll tightly, and seal the edge with water.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry lumpia until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve pancit bihon with freshly fried lumpia and dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- Add green beans or bell peppers to pancit for more veggies.
- Include green onions or mushrooms in lumpia filling for variety.
- Use sweet chili sauce or garlic vinegar as dipping sauces for lumpia.
- Reheat lumpia in oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
- Double the batch for parties or large gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry & Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (pancit + 3 lumpia)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
