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Pancit bihon
Simmer the chicken in the stock for 20 minutes until cooked through. Lift it out, shred it and keep the stock; you need about 500 ml.
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How long does Pancit bihon take?
1 hr all in — 25 min prep, 35 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Soy, Fish, Shellfish. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Wok, Tongs, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce — 4 tbsp; Oyster sauce — 1 tbsp; Fish sauce — 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
4 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much oyster sauce?
1 tbsp of Oyster sauce.
How much fish sauce?
1 tbsp of Fish sauce.
What can I use instead?
Prawns → More chicken, or thin slices of pork. Leave out the oyster sauce too for a shellfish-free pancit.
Any tips from this recipe?
Do not cut the noodles. Long noodles for long life, and they also hold together better. Calamansi is sharp and floral. Lime with a squeeze of orange gets close. It holds well for an hour covered with foil or banana leaf, which is why it travels to parties.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.