Pancit Bihon

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Pancit Bihon is a Filipino stir-fried noodle dish made with thin rice noodles (bihon). It’s lighter than Pancit Canton and usually cooked with a mix of sliced meats (pork, chicken, or shrimp), assorted vegetables, and seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, onions, and sometimes calamansi or lemon for a touch of citrus.

This dish is known for being quick to prepare and is a go-to dish at birthdays, fiestas, and family gatherings, following the tradition of serving noodles for long life and prosperity.

Related Dishes

Bam-i

Bam-i (also spelled bam-e or bam-i guisado) is a Filipino noodle dish from the Visayas region, particularly Cebu, that’s like a delicious fusion of Pancit Bihon and Pancit Canton combined in one dish.

Pancit Canton

Pancit Canton is a popular Filipino stir-fried noodle dish, made with egg noodles similar to Chinese lo mein, sautéed with a colorful mix of vegetables, meat (like pork, chicken, or shrimp), and seasoned with savory sauces like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sometimes a hint of calamansi (Filipino lime) for brightness.